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Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
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$19,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Volkswagen GTI
2014 Volkswagen GTI
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$24,595
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Volkswagen New Beetle
2010 Volkswagen New Beetle
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$18,690
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
12 ft³

Photos

Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
2008-2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Rear Angle View
2008-2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Dashboard
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Volkswagen GTI
2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI Rear Angle View
2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI Steering Wheel
28
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Volkswagen New Beetle
2008-2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Rear Angle View
2008-2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Gauge Cluster
22
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Horsepower
170 hp @ 6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
150 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm
170 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,109 lbs
3,113 lbs
2,884 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
22 MPG
25 MPG
23 MPG
City
20 MPG
21 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
31 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr
8.1 Tons/yr
EPA rating
6
N/A
6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gallons
14.5 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
338 miles
304.5 miles
290 miles
Cruising Range Highway
456.3 miles
449.5 miles
406 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
173.8 in
165.8 in
161.1 in
Height
58.3 in
57.8 in
59 in
Max Width
68.5 in
70 in
67.9 in
Front Width
58.7 in
60.4 in
59.4 in
Rear Width
58.9 in
59.7 in
58.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
101.5 in
98.8 in
Ground Clearance
6.3 in
5 in
4.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43.5 in
41.2 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
39.3 in
38.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.8 in
54.7 in
52.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.5 in
35.5 in
33.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.4 in
38.5 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.2 in
54.6 in
49.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
12 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
15.3 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
19 ft³
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
44.4 ft³
N/A
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
35.8 ft
35.8 ft
Turning Diameter Wall to Wall
36.7 ft
N/A
N/A

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
18" x TBD
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
18" x TBD
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P205/50R17
225/40R18
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P205/50R17
225/40R18
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Interlagos, Cloth seat trim
  • Black, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
  • Cream, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
  • White, V-Tex leatherette seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
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