2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 857 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Touareg | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2312 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
