2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Hatchback vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Limited

To start off, both 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Hatchback and 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Limited were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Hatchback and 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Limited are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Limited (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Hatchback. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Limited should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Hatchback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Limited weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Hatchback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Limited (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Hatchback. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Limited will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Hatchback.

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2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Hatchback 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback Limited
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Impreza Impreza
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4415 mm 4415 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2619 mm 2624 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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