2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 94 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
| Model | Impreza | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
