2012 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2012 Subaru Impreza

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

2012 Subaru Impreza

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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

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,139

$17,651

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,895

$18,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$298 / month

$308 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

Excellent steering and handling
Supportive front seats
GT has Evo looks, but not Evo price

Gas mileage is up 30 percent
All-wheel drive is standard
Drama-free, neutral handling

TCC Dislikes

Road and engine noise
Hard cabin plastics
Gas mileage lower than some mid-sizers

Not the quietest compact in the field
Interior materials are nicer, but some trim still looks cheap
Subaru trails in infotainment options

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

55.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.0

96.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

54.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

43.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

52.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.2

59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

180.0

180.3

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

103.7

104.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

27.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.4

68.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

12.0

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

8.0 x - TBD -

10.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

14.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.8

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.09

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60R16

P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60R16

P195/65R15

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2932

2910

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4250

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

4B11

Displacement

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

152 @ 6000

148 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.75

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.41

3.70

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously variable ratio

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35 - 0.52

3.58 - 0.57

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Lancer

Subaru Impreza Sedan

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.79

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

6.2

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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