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2011 Subaru Impreza
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4-Door Automatic 2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i 20 26 $17,651 $18,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium 20 26 $18,576 $19,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium w/Pwr MR Pkg & TomTom Nav 20 26 $18,576 $19,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium w/Pwr Moonroof Value Pkg 20 26 $18,576 $19,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i 20 27 $16,734 $17,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium 20 27 $17,659 $18,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium w/Pwr MR Pkg & TomTom Nav 20 27 $17,659 $18,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium w/Pwr Moonroof Value Pkg 20 27 $17,659 $18,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i 20 26 $18,115 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium 20 26 $19,040 $19,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium w/Pwr MR Pkg & TomTom Nav 20 26 $19,040 $19,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium w/Pwr Moonroof Value Pkg 20 26 $19,040 $19,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic Outback Sport 20 26 $19,945 $20,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic Outback Sport w/Pwr Moonroof & TomTom Nav 20 26 $19,945 $20,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i 20 27 $17,198 $17,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i Premium 20 27 $18,123 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i Premium w/Pwr MR Pkg & TomTom Nav 20 27 $18,123 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i Premium w/Pwr Moonroof Value Pkg 20 27 $18,123 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual Outback Sport 20 27 $19,028 $19,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual Outback Sport w/Pwr Moonroof & TomTom Nav 20 27 $19,028 $19,995
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5-Door Wgn Automatic FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic FWD 25 32 $18,603 $19,685
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic S AWD 20 26 $20,087 $21,715
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic S FWD 21 29 $19,199 $20,755
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Manual FWD 26 32 $17,809 $18,845
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Manual S FWD 21 28 $18,097 $19,565
Pricing
Invoice Price
$17,651
$18,603
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$18,495
$19,685
Monthly Payment Estimate
$308 / month
$328 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.6
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
Standard all-wheel drive and strong performance and safety credentials give the 2011 Subaru Impreza and Outback Sport some meaningful advantages over most other small cars, though poor fuel economy stands as a blemish.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 25 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 32 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sub-Compact Small Station Wagon
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 43.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.8 53.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.6 94.2
Second Head Room (in)
37.6 39.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.2 52.6
Front Leg Room (in)
43.5 41.6
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 52.3
Second Leg Room (in)
33.5 36.2
Front Head Room (in)
40.3 40.5
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
58.9 59.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.1 5.8
Length, Overall (in)
180.3 171.9
Height, Overall (in)
58.1 61.0
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.9 59.9
Wheelbase (in)
103.1 102.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.5 69.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.3 -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- 19.8
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- 49.4
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x - TBD - 10.1
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 x - TBD - 10.7
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.9 13.2
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 16.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 36.0
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr rack & pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 3.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
36.7 - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16 P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - Temporary
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16 P205/55R16
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3142 2888
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - Temporary
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.1 5.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4400 128 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.5L/150 1.8L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 6000 132 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas Flat 4 Gas I4
Fuel System
- TBD - EFI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 -
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
Trans Type
4 4
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27 2.34
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55 1.55
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.11 4.24
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 0.70
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.79 2.85
Summary
Vehicle Name
Subaru Impreza Sedan Toyota Matrix
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 5 Door Wagon
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.94
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.79
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD - -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 6.7
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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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
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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