Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Legacy
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$26,595
Starting MSRP
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$26,810
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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152 hp
Horsepower
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182 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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145 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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176 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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152 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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182 @ 5800
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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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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P225/40VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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P225/40VR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 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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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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101 ft³
Passenger Volume
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106 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Passenger Volume
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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105 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Width, Max w/o mirrors
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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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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176 in
Length, Overall
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191 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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56 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Weight & Capacity
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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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3,249 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,492 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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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
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 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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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
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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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Brake Type
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 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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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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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Subaru Impreza or the 2025 Subaru Legacy?
The 2025 Subaru Legacy is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Subaru Impreza with 30 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru Impreza or the 2025 Subaru Legacy?
The 2026 Subaru Impreza is cheaper than the 2025 Subaru Legacy with a $26,595 starting MSRP versus a $26,810 starting MSRP.
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