2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Impreza and 2012 Volkswagen GTD 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 126 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Impreza | GTD |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
