2015 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2015 Subaru Impreza

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

2015 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	$17,522	$18,295
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT GT FWD	23	30	$20,683	$21,595
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT SE AWD	22	29	$20,109	$20,995
Lancer 4-Door Sedan Manual ES FWD	25	34	$16,660	$17,395
Lancer 4-Door Sedan Manual GT FWD	22	31	$19,725	$20,595
Lancer 4-Door Sedan TC-SST Ralliart AWD	18	25	$28,249	$29,495
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan Manual Final Edition	17	23	$36,391	$37,995
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan Manual GSR	17	23	$33,038	$34,495
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan TC-SST MR	17	22	$37,349	$38,995

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4-Door CVT 2.0i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i	28	37	$18,298	$19,195
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i Limited	28	37	$21,164	$22,295
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i Premium	28	37	$19,962	$20,995
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i	25	34	$17,381	$18,195
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i	28	37	$18,763	$19,695
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited	28	37	$21,630	$22,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Premium	28	37	$20,427	$21,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Sport Limited	28	37	$22,070	$23,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Sport Premium	27	36	$20,869	$21,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i	25	34	$17,846	$18,695
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium	24	33	$19,952	$20,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,522

$18,298

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,295

$19,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$305 / month

$320 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A lack of refinement and a poor interior will limit shoppers' interest in lower-trim Lancer models, but the Ralliart and Evolution cars both offer thrilling performance for any climate.

The 2015 Subaru Impreza is tough, practical, and relatively attractive, offering a small all-wheel-drive package for those who need it without the big fuel-economy penalty it used to bring.

TCC Likes

Supportive front seats
Excellent steering and handling
Versatility (Sportback)

Attractive styling
Responsive, drama-free handling
Standard AWD

TCC Dislikes

Unimpressive gas mileage
Plasticky interior
Cabin noise

Tepid performance
Road noise
Mandatory AWD

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.5

96.9

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

54.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

43.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

52.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

35.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.2

59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

180

180.5

Height, Overall (in)

58.3

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

103.7

104.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.4

68.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.5

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.8

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2954

3021

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

148 @ 6000

148 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35 - 0.59

3.58 - 0.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.41

3.70

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.75

3.67

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Lancer

Subaru Impreza Sedan

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.1

5.7 (Est)

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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