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Subaru Impreza Hatchback
2020 Subaru Impreza Hatchback
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$19,195
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Volkswagen Golf
2020 Volkswagen Golf
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$23,195
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Flat 4 Gas
Engine
1.4-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 37 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
55.3 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³

Photos

Subaru Impreza Hatchback
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
31
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Volkswagen Golf
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
52
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Flat 4 Gas
1.4-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
152 hp @ 6000 rpm
147 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
145 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

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

Wheels

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
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P205/55VR16
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
32 MPG
City
24 MPG
29 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
37 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.7 Tons/yr
5.5 (2019) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
316.8 miles
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
409.2 miles
488.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
175.6 in
167.6 in
Height
57.3 in
58.2 in
Max Width
70 in
70.8 in
Front Width
60.6 in
61 in
Rear Width
60.8 in
59.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
103.8 in
Ground Clearance
5.1 in
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43.1 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.8 in
38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.7 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.5 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.2 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,985 lbs
2,963 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
20.8 ft³
17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
55.3 ft³
53.7 ft³

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
  • Tungsten Silver Metallic, Build Out: 03/09/20

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Ivory, Cloth Upholstery
  • Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
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
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

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
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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