2009 Pontiac G5 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac G5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac G5 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G5. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 211 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G5. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G5.
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2009 Pontiac G5 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | G5 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |