2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 963 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Pathfinder | Impreza |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2283 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1988 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |