2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 521 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo. 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 2006 Toyota Aygo. 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 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |
