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Subaru Impreza Hatchback
2021 Subaru Impreza Hatchback
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$19,295
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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2019 Volkswagen Beetle
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$20,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.3
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Flat 4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
55.3 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
29.9 ft³

Photos

Subaru Impreza Hatchback
2015-2021 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Rear Angle View
2015-2021 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Dashboard
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Volkswagen Beetle
2016-2019 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback Exterior
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Flat 4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
152 hp @ 6000 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
145 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,989 lbs
3,045 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
29 MPG
City
24 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
316.8 miles
377 miles
Cruising Range Highway
409.2 miles
478.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
176.2 in
168.8 in
Height
57.3 in
58.6 in
Max Width
70 in
71.9 in
Front Width
60.6 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
60.8 in
61.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
100.1 in
Ground Clearance
5.1 in
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43.1 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.8 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.7 in
55.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.5 in
31.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
49 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.2 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
20.8 ft³
15.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
55.3 ft³
29.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
35.4 ft
35.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55VR16
P215/60TR16
Rear Tire
P205/55VR16
P215/60TR16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Crimson Red Pearl
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Dark Blue Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic
  • Ocean Blue Pearl
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • White Silver Metallic, Build Out: 01/01/2019

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Habanero Orange Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Ivory, Cloth Upholstery
  • Titan Black, Tixo Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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