2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2006 Subaru Forester and 2009 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 2,457 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 193 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Forester (320 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Subaru Impreza has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Impreza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
