2009 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 4 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 822 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Subaru | Dodge |
| Model | Impreza | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2262 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 93 L |
