2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2007 Kia Cerato 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 13 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Cerato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Cerato | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Cerato | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
