2008 Toyota Aygo vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Aygo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Aygo | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Aygo | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3405 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1615 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
