2011 Toyota Prius vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Prius and 2011 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 Toyota Prius. 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 2011 Toyota Prius. 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 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Toyota Prius | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Prius | Impreza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |