2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 63 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. 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 2013 Honda Civic. 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 (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic 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. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Impreza | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Impreza | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.7 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |