2006 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 180 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escape | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
