2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sportage | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
