2008 Subaru Impreza Specifications

4-Door Automatic WRX w/Premium Pkg
MSRP based on 4-Door Automatic WRX w/Premium Pkg
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Turbo Gas 4-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Style Name WRX Premium 4-door Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission w/Sportshift
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3208
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 42.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.9
Passenger Volume (ft³) 84.5
Second Head Room (in) 36.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.7
Second Hip Room (in) 51.9
Front Head Room (in) 36.3
Second Leg Room (in) 33.0
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 53.3
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 58.1
Length, Overall (in) 180.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.1
Track Width, Front (in) 58.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.5
Liftover Height (in) 27.4
Wheelbase (in) 103.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System MFI
Engine Type Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 224 @ 5200
Displacement 2.5L/150
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 226 @ 2800
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.90
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.27
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Channel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.5 x 0.94
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 0.71
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size P205/50R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P205/50R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T125/70D17
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Upper A-Arm
Suspension Type - Rear Double wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Lower L-Arm
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System-inc: driver & front...
Side curtain airbags
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seatbelts
Rear child safety locks
Rear LATCH child safety seat anchors
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 8.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 356
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
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Compare 2008 Subaru Impreza different trims:
4-Door Automatic WRX w/Premium Pkg
4-Door Automatic i
4-Door Automatic i w/Premium Pkg
4-Door Automatic i w/Sat/Nav
MSRP
$27,450
MSRP
$17,995
MSRP
$19,495
MSRP
$21,495
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City / 25 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City / 27 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City / 27 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City / 27 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Engine
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Horsepower
224 @ 5200
Horsepower
170 @ 6000
Horsepower
170 @ 6000
Horsepower
170 @ 6000
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
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