2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 881 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Durango 2007 Subaru Impreza
Make Dodge Subaru
Model Durango Impreza
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 74.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2279 kg 1398 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.2 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 60 L


 

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