2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Santa Fe | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |