2012 Hyundai i40 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i40 (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 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 Hyundai i40. 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 Hyundai i40 (213 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai i40 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | i40 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1815 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
