2009 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza.

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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Subaru Impreza 2010 Subaru Forester
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Impreza Forester
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Horse Power 148 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 196 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 196 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 10.3 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 1355 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4415 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase Size 2619 mm 2616 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 6.9 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.4 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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