2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 209 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento. 2012 Kia Sorento 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. 2012 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
