2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Tucson | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2648 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
