2009 Opel Astra vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Opel Astra 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Astra. 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 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Opel Astra | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Astra | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
