2011 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Traverse and 2011 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 788 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 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 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. 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 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Traverse | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Traverse | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2173 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
