2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 3 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 168 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 215 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. 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 2013 Honda Insight. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Impreza | Insight |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
