2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 213 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Sharan | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 65535 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2625 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
