2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Elantra (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
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2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Elantra | Impreza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1988 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2645 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |