2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 463 kg more than 2013 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Santa Fe | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
