2010 Kia Optima 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 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Optima would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Kia Optima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 103 kg more than 2010 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Optima. 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Optima.
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2010 Kia Optima | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Optima | Impreza |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1432 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |