2012 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2012 Jaguar XF and 2012 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (237 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Jaguar XF (500 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | XF | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
