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2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i

4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback

2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door

4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback
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2013 Subaru Impreza
(2013 Subaru Impreza 4dr Hatchback shown)
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2013 Volkswagen Golf
(2013 Volkswagen Golf 4dr FWD Hatchback shown)
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*Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options		    $18,613*    $19,790*
MSRP $18,395 $19,995
Destination Charge $770 $795
Invoice Price $17,569 $19,195
Total List Price $19,165 $20,790
Available Engines 148-hp, 2.0-liter H-4 (regular gas) 170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions 6-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual 5-speed manual w/OD 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Fuel Economy City 25 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway 33 mpg 31 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Data    
Other, Overall Rollover Rating Overall Rollover Rating Overall Rollover Rating
Side - Pole, Side - Pole Side - Pole -
Side - Barrier, Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat -
Side - Barrier, Side Barrier Rating Driver -
Overall, Overall Overall -
Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) -
Front, Overall Front Overall Front -
Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) -
Front, Driver's -
Side - Barrier, Side - Barrier Side - Barrier -
Front, Passenger's -
Side, Overall Side -
IIHS Crash Test Data    
Side, Driver Torso Driver Torso Driver Torso
Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg Good Driver Pelvis/Leg
Rear, Dynamic Rating Good Good
Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg Good Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot Good Right Leg/Foot
Side, Driver Head and Neck Good Driver Head and Neck
Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection Good Rear Passenger Head Protection
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints Good Restraints
Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck Rear Passenger Head and Neck Rear Passenger Head and Neck
Side, Rear Passenger Torso Good Rear Passenger Torso
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage Good Structure/safety cage
Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry Good Good
Side, Structure/safety cage Structure/safety cage Structure/safety cage
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest Good Chest
Rear, Overall Rear Good Good
Other, Roof Strength Good Roof Strength
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot Good Left Leg/Foot
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front Good Overall Front
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck Head/Neck Head/Neck
Side, Overall Side Overall Side Overall Side
Side, Driver Head Protection Good Driver Head Protection
Overview 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Safety Overview Standard:
driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer		 driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer
Available:
immobilizer		 N/A
Drive-Type Overview all wheel drive front wheel drive
Audio Overview Standard:
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 4, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls		 Standard:
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 8, window grid diversity antenna
Available:
6		 Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, theft deterrent
Available:
4 performance		 Available:
radio steering wheel controls
Available:
5, amplifier, radio steering wheel controls		 N/A
Interior 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Air conditioning, front manual manual
Air filter Standard Standard
Underseat ducts Standard Standard
Cargo concealed storage N/A Standard
Cargo net Available N/A
Cargo tie downs Standard Standard
Clock in-dash in-dash
Compass Available Standard
Cruise control N/A Standard
Cup holders front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim Standard:
urethane		 Standard:
urethane
Available:
leather		 Available:
leather
12V DC power outlet 2 2
Overhead console N/A mini with storage
Floor console full full
Floor mats Standard:
carpeted front & rear		 Standard:
carpeted front & rear
Available:
rubber front & rear		 Available:
rubber front & rear
Front windows power power
Rear windows power power
1-Touch Window Up driver front and rear
1-Touch Window Down driver front and rear
Programmable garage door opener Available N/A
Instrumentation analog analog
Driver information center Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard
Trip computer Standard Standard
Water temp gauge N/A Standard
Low fuel warning Standard Standard
Service interval warning Standard Standard
Exterior temperature display Standard Standard
Lighting - glovebox N/A Standard
Lighting - map lights front front & rear
Lighting - dome light fade fade
Lighting - cargo light Standard Standard
Rear window defogger Standard Standard
Rearview mirror Standard:
day-night		 day-night
Available:
auto-dimming day-night		 N/A
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger driver and passenger
Fuel door release mechanical N/A
Retained accessory power N/A Standard
Seatback storage pockets 1 2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column Standard Standard
Steering wheel material urethane Standard:
urethane
N/A Available:
leather
Seats 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Front seat type bucket sport
Seating capacity 5 passengers 5 passengers
Front seat driver direction controls 6-way 2-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls 4-way 2-way power
Lumbar support N/A driver and passenger
Front armrests center center
Front head restraints adjustable w/tilt adjustable
Heated front seats N/A Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear armrest N/A with pass-thru
Rear head restraints 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim cloth cloth
Entertainment 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Radio AM/FM stereo, seek-scan Standard:
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
N/A Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player in-dash mounted single Standard:
in-dash mounted single
N/A Available:
in-dash mounted 6-disc
MP3 capability Standard Standard
Auxiliary audio input Standard Standard
Steering wheel audio controls Standard Available
Speakers Standard:
4		 8
Available:
6		 N/A
Available:
4 performance		 N/A
Available:
5		 N/A
Amplifier Available N/A
Speed-Sensitive Volume N/A Standard
1st row LCD screen N/A Available:
1
Bluetooth Compatibility Standard Available
Safety and Security 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Airbags, knee protection driver N/A
Occupant sensor Standard Standard
Traction control ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable safety belts front front
Seatbelt pretensioners front front
Headlights halogen halogen
Exterior light control auto off N/A
Daytime running lights Standard Standard
Illuminated entry Standard Standard
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Panic alarm Standard Standard
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Rear child safety door locks Standard Standard
Content theft-deterrent alarm system Standard Standard
Ignition disable Standard Standard
First aid kit N/A Available
Theft deterrent radio N/A Available
Low tire pressure warning Standard Standard
Warranty 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles) 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles) 60/unlimited 144/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles) 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) N/A 36/36,000
Exterior 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Antenna integrated roof window grid
Body material fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Bodyside moldings Available:
body-colored		 Available:
black
Grille trim Standard:
with chrome bar		 black
Available:
black w/body-color surround		 N/A
Fog/driving lights Available:
front		 N/A
Door count 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows light light
Rear window type fixed fixed
Mirrors dual power remote dual power remote
Heated side mirrors N/A Standard
Sunroof N/A Available:
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler lip Available:
lip
Roof rack Available N/A
Tires P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS Standard:
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
N/A Available:
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels Standard:
15" steel		 Standard:
15" steel
Available:
steel		 Available:
17" painted aluminum
N/A Available:
17" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel compact steel full-size steel
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent variable intermittent
Rear window wipers fixed interval fixed interval
Mud flaps Available Available
Mechanical 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Engine 2.0L H-4 2.5L I-5
Engine - valvetrain DOHC DOHC
Brakes 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Antilock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel 4-wheel
Brake assist Standard Standard
Drive type all wheel front-wheel
Exhaust stainless steel stainless steel
Steering rack & pinion rack & pinion
Speed sensitive steering Standard Standard
Suspension tuning regular regular
Front suspension type strut strut
Front anti-roll bar Standard Standard
Front shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs coil coil
Rear suspension type double wishbone multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar N/A Standard
Rear shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil coil
Electronic stability system Standard Standard
Tiptronic automatic Available Standard
Transmission Standard:
5-spd man w/OD		 6-spd auto w/OD
Available:
6-spd CVT w/OD		 N/A
Axle ratio Standard:
4.11		 3.87
Available:
3.70		 N/A
Specifications 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door
Exterior length 173.8 " 165.4 "
Exterior body width 68.5 " 70.3 "
Exterior height 57.7 " 58.2 "
Engine 2.0L H-4 2.5L I-5
Horsepower 148 @ 6,200 rpm 170 @ 5,700 rpm
Torque 145 @ 4,200 rpm 177 @ 4,250 rpm
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant Standard N/A
Fuel economy - city 25 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway 33 mpg 31 mpg
Bore-and-Stroke 3.31 / 3.54 " 3.25 / 3.65 "
Curb weight Standard:
2,911 lbs.		 3,102 lbs.
Available:
2,977 lbs.		 N/A
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4,299 lbs. 4,278 lbs.
Payload N/A 999 lbs.
Wheelbase 104.1 " 101.5 "
Front track 59.4 " 60.7 "
Rear track 59.6 " 59.6 "
Turning radius 17.4 ' 17.9 '
Drag coefficient .33 .32
Front legroom 43.5 " 41.2 "
Rear legroom 35.4 " 35.5 "
Front headroom 39.8 " 39.3 "
Rear headroom 37.7 " 38.5 "
Front hiproom 52.2 " N/A
Rear hiproom 53.1 " N/A
Front shoulder room 55.6 " 54.7 "
Rear shoulder room 54.2 " 52.8 "
Luggage volume 22.5 cu.ft. 15.2 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max) 52.4 cu.ft. 46.0 cu.ft.
Passenger volume 98 cu.ft. 93 cu.ft.
Fuel tank 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal.