2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota iQ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota iQ would be higher. 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 211 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 675 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. 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 2009 Toyota iQ. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | iQ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 32 L |
