2009 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Genesis 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Genesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Genesis (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Genesis (358 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Hyundai Genesis has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Genesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Genesis | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |