2009 Subaru Impreza 1.5 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza 2
To start off, both 2009 Subaru Impreza 1.5 and 2009 Subaru Impreza 2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza 2 (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza 1.5. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza 2 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza 1.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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 Subaru Impreza 2 (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza 1.5. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Impreza 1.5 | 2009 Subaru Impreza 2 | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
