2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (293 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.

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2008 Subaru Impreza 2007 Subaru Impreza
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Impreza Impreza
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 2455 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 293 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 393 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L