2010 Hyundai i20 vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 380 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Hyundai i20 2013 Subaru Impreza
Make Hyundai Subaru
Model i20 Impreza
Year Released 2010 2013
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1248 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 77 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 119 Nm 331 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 71 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.8 mm 79 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type 5-speed manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 65535 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1475 mm
Wheelbase Size 2525 mm 2625 mm
Fuel Consumption 4.3 L/100km 8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.5 L/100km 11.1 L/100km


 

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