2010 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 996 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Ford Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2010 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Edge | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Edge | Impreza |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2451 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |