2009 Acura TL vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | TL | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |