2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
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2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | R8 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 311 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |