2009 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Murano | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 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 | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
