2009 Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 563 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Edge. 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge. 2009 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Edge | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Edge | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |