Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi
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Highlights
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$34,495
Starting MSRP
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$34,095
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas Flat 4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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291 hp
Horsepower
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305 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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291 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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305 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.5L/150
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas Flat 4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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300 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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290 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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8.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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18 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P245/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/40R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P245/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/40R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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7 ft³
Trunk Volume
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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58 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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177 in
Length, Overall
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180 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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104 in
Wheelbase
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103 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,527 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,384 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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710
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.6 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Channel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi?
The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more reliable than the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2015 Lancer Evolution versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Impreza WRX STi.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi?
The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi both get 19 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi?
The 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is cheaper than the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution with a $34,095 starting MSRP versus a $34,495 starting MSRP.
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