2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix35 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 (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 38 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix35. 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 Hyundai ix35. 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 (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Subaru | Hyundai |
| Model | Impreza | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2640 mm |
