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2012 Subaru Impreza
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2012 Volkswagen Golf
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4-Door Automatic 2.0i
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2-Door HB DSG
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Pricing |
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Invoice Price |
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$17,651
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$24,091
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price |
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$18,495
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$25,095
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Monthly Payment Estimate |
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$308 / month
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$418 / month
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The Car Connection's Take |
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TCC Rating |
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TCC’s Bottom Line |
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| 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. | The 2012 Volkswagen Golf feels like a premium vehicle, and it's priced like one too, especially its fuel-efficient TDI edition. | ||
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Fuel Economy |
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City |
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| 27 mpg | 24 mpg | ||
Highway |
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| 36 mpg | 33 mpg | ||
Vehicle |
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EPA Classification |
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| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | ||
Interior Dimensions |
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Second Hip Room (in) |
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| 53.1 | - TBD - | ||
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
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| 55.6 | 54.6 | ||
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
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| 96.9 | 93.5 | ||
Second Head Room (in) |
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| 37.1 | 38.5 | ||
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
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| 54.2 | 53.1 | ||
Front Leg Room (in) |
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| 43.5 | 41.2 | ||
Passenger Capacity |
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| 5 | 5 | ||
Front Hip Room (in) |
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| 52.2 | - TBD - | ||
Second Leg Room (in) |
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| 35.4 | 35.5 | ||
Front Head Room (in) |
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| 39.8 | 39.3 | ||
Exterior Dimensions |
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Track Width, Front (in) |
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| 59.4 | 60.4 | ||
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
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| - TBD - | 5.0 | ||
Length, Overall (in) |
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| 180.3 | 165.8 | ||
Height, Overall (in) |
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| 57.7 | 57.8 | ||
Track Width, Rear (in) |
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| 59.6 | 59.7 | ||
Wheelbase (in) |
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| 104.1 | 101.5 | ||
Liftover Height (in) |
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| 27.0 | - TBD - | ||
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
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| 68.5 | 70.0 | ||
Cargo Area Dimensions |
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Trunk Volume (ft³) |
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| 12.0 | - | ||
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) |
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| - | 15.3 | ||
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) |
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| - | 46.0 | ||
Brakes |
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Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Brake ABS System |
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| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | ||
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Yes | Yes | ||
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| 10.8 x - TBD - | 11.3 x 0.5 | ||
Brake Type |
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| Pwr | Pwr | ||
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
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| Yes | Yes | ||
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| 10.9 x - TBD - | 12.3 x 1.0 | ||
Fuel Tank |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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| 14.5 | 14.5 | ||
Steering |
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
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| - TBD - | 15.6 | ||
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
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| 34.8 | 35.8 | ||
Steering Type |
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| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | ||
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
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| 3.2 | 3.0 | ||
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
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| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Tires |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
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| NA | NA | ||
Front Tire Size |
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| P195/65R15 | 225/40R18 | ||
Spare Tire Size |
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| Compact | Compact | ||
Front Tire Order Code |
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| NA | NA | ||
Spare Tire Order Code |
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| NA | NA | ||
Rear Tire Size |
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| P195/65R15 | 225/40R18 | ||
Trailering |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Weight Information |
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Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
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| 2910 | 3151 | ||
Wheels |
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Front Wheel Size (in) |
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| 15 x - TBD - | 18 x - TBD - | ||
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
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| Compact | Compact | ||
Rear Wheel Material |
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| Steel | Aluminum | ||
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
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| 15 x - TBD - | 18 x - TBD - | ||
Front Wheel Material |
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| Steel | Aluminum | ||
Spare Wheel Material |
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| Steel | Steel | ||
Cooling System |
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Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
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| - TBD - | 8.4 | ||
Electrical |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
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| - TBD - | 120 | ||
Engine |
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
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| 145 @ 4200 | 207 @ 1800-5000 | ||
Engine Order Code |
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| NA | NA | ||
Displacement |
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| 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/121 | ||
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
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| 148 @ 6200 | 200 @ 5100-6000 | ||
Engine Type |
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| Gas Flat 4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | ||
Fuel System |
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| Electronic Fuel Injection | Direct Injection | ||
Mileage |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
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| 36 | 33 | ||
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
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| 27 | 24 | ||
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
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| 30 | 27 | ||
Transmission |
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Clutch Size (in) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| NA | 1.46 | ||
Trans Type |
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| 1 | 6 | ||
Drivetrain |
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| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | ||
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| NA | 1.09 | ||
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| NA | NA | ||
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
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| 3.67 | 3.98 | ||
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| NA | 2.15 | ||
Trans Order Code |
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| NA | NA | ||
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
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| 3.70 | 4.06/3.14 | ||
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| NA | 1.08 | ||
Trans Description Cont. |
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| Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/manual shift | ||
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| NA | 0.92 | ||
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| 3.58 - 0.57 | 3.46 | ||
Summary |
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Vehicle Name |
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| Subaru Impreza Sedan | Volkswagen GTI | ||
Body Style |
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| Sedan | Hatchback | ||
Suspension |
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Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
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Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
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Suspension Type - Rear |
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| Double Wishbone | Multi-Link | ||
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
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Suspension Type - Front |
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| MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | ||
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Emissions |
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EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
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| 7 | 6 | ||
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
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| 6.2 | 6.7 | ||
Crash Test Ratings |
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Overall Rating |
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating |
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver |
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger |
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Overall Side Crash Rating |
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Side Barrier Rating |
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Side Barrier Rating Driver |
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat |
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat |
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat |
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat |
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Rollover Rating |
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