2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Doblo and 2006 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 248 kg more than 2006 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Subaru Impreza (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Doblo | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Doblo | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
