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Compare 2012 Honda Civic vs 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2012 Subaru Impreza

2012 Honda Civic
X
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
X
2012 Subaru Impreza
X
Select style
2-Door Automatic DX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic DX 28 39 $15,401 $16,555
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic DX PZEV 28 39 $15,401 $16,555
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX 28 39 $19,197 $20,655
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX PZEV 28 39 $19,197 $20,655
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX w/Navi 28 39 $20,586 $22,155
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX w/Navi PZEV 28 39 $20,586 $22,155
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX-L 28 39 $20,539 $22,105
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX-L PZEV 28 39 $20,539 $22,105
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX-L w/Navi 28 39 $21,928 $23,605
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX-L w/Navi PZEV 28 39 $21,928 $23,605
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic LX 28 39 $17,299 $18,605
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic LX PZEV 28 39 $17,299 $18,605
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual DX 28 36 $14,660 $15,755
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual EX 28 36 $18,456 $19,855
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual LX 28 36 $16,558 $17,805
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si 22 31 $20,771 $22,355
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Navi 22 31 $22,159 $23,855
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires 22 31 $20,956 $22,555
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires & Navi 22 31 $22,345 $24,055
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT 44 44 $22,479 $24,200
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT PZEV 44 44 $22,479 $24,200
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather 44 44 $23,590 $25,400
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather PZEV 44 44 $23,590 $25,400
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi 44 44 $23,868 $25,700
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather 44 44 $24,979 $26,900
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather PZEV 44 44 $24,979 $26,900
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi PZEV 44 44 $23,868 $25,700
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG 27 38 $24,943 $26,305
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG w/Navi 27 38 $26,364 $27,805
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic DX 28 39 $15,586 $16,755
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic DX PZEV 28 39 $15,586 $16,755
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX 28 39 $19,197 $20,655
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX PZEV 28 39 $19,197 $20,655
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX w/Navi 28 39 $20,586 $22,155
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX w/Navi PZEV 28 39 $20,586 $22,155
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX-L 28 39 $20,539 $22,105
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX-L PZEV 28 39 $20,539 $22,105
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX-L w/Navi 28 39 $21,928 $23,605
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX-L w/Navi PZEV 28 39 $21,928 $23,605
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic HF 29 41 $18,225 $19,605
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic HF PZEV 29 41 $18,225 $19,605
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic LX 28 39 $17,484 $18,805
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic LX PZEV 28 39 $17,484 $18,805
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual DX 28 36 $14,846 $15,955
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual LX 28 36 $16,744 $18,005
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si 22 31 $20,956 $22,555
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Navi 22 31 $22,345 $24,055
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires 22 31 $21,141 $22,755
Select style
4-Door Sedan CVT ES FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT ES FWD 26 34 $17,139 $17,895
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT GT FWD 23 30 $19,965 $20,845
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT SE AWD 22 29 $19,342 $20,195
Lancer 4-Door Sedan Manual DE FWD 25 34 $15,032 $15,695
Lancer 4-Door Sedan Manual ES FWD 25 34 $16,277 $16,995
Lancer 4-Door Sedan Manual GT FWD 22 31 $19,007 $19,845
Lancer 4-Door Sedan TC-SST Ralliart AWD 18 25 $26,813 $27,995
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan Manual GSR 17 22 $33,038 $34,495
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan TC-SST MR 17 23 $36,104 $37,695
Lancer Sportback 5-Door Sportback ES FWD 24 32 $17,618 $18,395
Lancer Sportback 5-Door Sportback GT FWD 22 29 $20,444 $21,345
Select style
4-Door Automatic 2.0i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i 27 36 $17,651 $18,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited 27 36 $20,517 $21,595
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited PZEV 27 36 $20,795 $21,895
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i PZEV 27 36 $17,928 $18,795
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium 27 36 $18,853 $19,795
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium PZEV 27 36 $19,131 $20,095
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i 25 34 $16,734 $17,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i PZEV 25 34 $17,011 $17,795
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i Premium 25 34 $17,936 $18,795
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i Premium PZEV 25 34 $18,214 $19,095
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i 27 36 $18,115 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited 27 36 $20,982 $22,095
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited PZEV 27 36 $21,260 $22,395
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i PZEV 27 36 $18,392 $19,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium 27 36 $19,317 $20,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium PZEV 27 36 $19,595 $20,595
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Limited 27 36 $21,423 $22,595
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Limited PZEV 27 36 $21,700 $22,895
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Premium 27 36 $20,223 $21,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Premium PZEV 27 36 $20,500 $21,595
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i 25 34 $17,198 $17,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i PZEV 25 34 $17,475 $18,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium 25 34 $18,400 $19,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium PZEV 25 34 $18,678 $19,595
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium 25 34 $19,306 $20,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium PZEV 25 34 $19,583 $20,595
Pricing
Invoice Price
$15,401
$17,139
$17,651
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$16,555
$17,895
$18,495
Monthly Payment Estimate
$276 / month
$298 / month
$308 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.8
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Honda Civic is a little more spacious, comfortable, and economical, but it's now one of the blandest of the bunch. The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer family has a little more panache than most compacts, but it's missing some of the finer details. Crisply restyled, with higher gas mileage, more space inside, a nicer interior, and all-wheel drive standard, the 2012 Subaru Impreza is a newly compelling compact alternative.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
28 mpg 26 mpg 27 mpg
Highway
39 mpg 34 mpg 36 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.2 54.3 54.2
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 42.3 43.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.2 53.3 52.2
Second Leg Room (in)
30.8 36.1 35.4
Front Head Room (in)
38.1 39.6 39.8
Second Hip Room (in)
49.0 54.1 53.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 54.7 55.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
83.2 93.0 96.9
Second Head Room (in)
34.3 36.9 37.1
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
55.0 58.7 57.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.9 60.2 59.6
Wheelbase (in)
103.1 103.7 104.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 27.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.0 69.4 68.5
Track Width, Front (in)
59.0 60.2 59.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.5 - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
176.1 180.0 180.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.7 12.3 12.0
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 8.0 x - TBD - 10.8 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
7.9 x - TBD - 8.0 x - TBD - NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x - TBD - 10.9 x - TBD - 10.9 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 15.6 14.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.5 32.8 34.8
Steering Type
Electric Var Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.67 3.09 3.2
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 14.9 - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T135/80R16 Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/60R16 P195/65R15
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/60R16 P195/65R15
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD - NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD - NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD - NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2716 2932 2910
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD - 16 x - TBD - 15 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD - Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD - 16 x - TBD - 15 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.5 - TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 130 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
140 @ 6300 152 @ 6000 148 @ 6200
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas Flat 4
Fuel System
MPFI Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
128 @ 4300 146 @ 4250 145 @ 4200
Engine Order Code
NA 4B11 NA
Displacement
1.8L/110 2.0L/122 2.0L/122
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
28 (Est) 26 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
32 (Est) 29 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
39 (Est) 34 36
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.53 NA NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.96 1.75 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 NA NA
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44 5.41 3.70
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72 NA NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Continuously variable ratio Continuously Variable Ratio
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.67 2.35 - 0.52 3.58 - 0.57
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.02 NA NA
Trans Type
5 1 1
Summary
Body Style
2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
Honda Civic Cpe Mitsubishi Lancer Subaru Impreza Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
15.0 - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.43 NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
18.0 - TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.71 0.79 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.5 (Est) 6.5 6.2
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 7 7
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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