2010 Audi A1 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2010 Audi A1 and 2010 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2010 Audi A1. (85 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 427 kg more than 2010 Audi A1. 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 2010 Audi A1. 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 (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A1. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A1 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A1 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3954 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1416 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
