2009 Hyundai Azera vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Azera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Azera would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2009 Hyundai Azera (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Hyundai Azera has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Azera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Azera | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Azera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 330 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
