2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 138 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. 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 2012 Kia Cee'd. 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 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Impreza | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
