2008 Pontiac G5 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac G5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac G5 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G5 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac G5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Pontiac G5 (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
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2008 Pontiac G5 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | G5 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |