2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 218 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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 2012 Honda Civic. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Impreza | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1177 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |