2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 438 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | CTS | Impreza |
Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |