2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 508 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Acadia | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
