2008 Opel Astra vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Astra | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |