2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 161 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
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2008 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Impreza | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |