2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | GTV | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
