2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Impreza and 2012 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Koleos weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Koleos. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Koleos. 2012 Renault Koleos 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 Renault Koleos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Subaru | Renault |
| Model | Impreza | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2690 mm |
