2005 Audi Allroad vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi Allroad. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi Allroad 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 (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Audi Allroad. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi Allroad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi Allroad weights approximately 455 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, 2005 Audi Allroad (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi Allroad | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Allroad | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
