Tri City Subaru
195 Route 108, Somersworth, NH 03878Sales: (866) 854-3095
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2012 Impreza vs. 2011 Impreza
"So what are the differences between the 2012 Impreza and 2011 Impreza?"
"I know the new Impreza will get significantly better gas mileage than the 2011, but what else does it offer?"
"I know the new Impreza will get significantly better gas mileage than the 2011, but what else does it offer?"
These are very common questions we've received here at Tri City Subaru. There is a lot of information out on the Internet about the new Imprezas and not all of it is correct. This page is meant to help our New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts customers find all the information they need about the new 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Below is a complete side-by-side comparison of the 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sedan vs. the 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan. While nothing can compete with seeing the vehicle in person, we will be adding pictures to go along with the side-by-side comparison so you can see first hand the aesthetic differences.
Currently Tri City Subaru is offering one of the best deals out there on the new 2012 Subaru Imprezas. Our finance department offers great rates if looking to purchase a new 2012 Subaru Impreza and we also offer great leasing deals! Afraid about leasing? Check out our Leasing Myths page!
| 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited | 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Base |
 Front View |  Front View |
 Front Passenger Side View |  Front Passenger Side View |
 Passenger Side View |  Passenger Side View |
 Rear Passenger Side View |  Rear Passenger Side View |
 Rear View |  Rear View |
 Rear Driver Side View |  Rear Driver Side View |
 Driver Side View |  Driver Side View |
 Front Driver Side View |  Front Driver Side View |
 NEW 2.0i Boxer 4 Cylinder Engine |  2.5i Boxer 4 Cylinder Engine |
 205/50R17 Tire and Wheel |  205/55R16 Tire and Wheel |
 Headlamp |  Headlamp |
 Tail Light |  Tail Light |
 NEW Leather Driver Front Bucket Seat |  Driver Front Bucket Seat |
 NEW Leather 60/40 Split-Fold Rear Seat with Cupholder Armrest |  60/40 Split-Fold Rear Seat |
 AM/FM In-Dash CD Player with CD MP3 Playback Stereo and Navigation |  AM/FM In-Dash CD Player with CD MP3 Playback Stereo |
 NEW White Faced Gauge Display |  Gauge Display |
 NEW Steering Wheel with Mounted Controls and Paddle Shifters |  Steering Wheel with Mounted Controls |
 NEW Redesigned Instrument Panel |  Instrument Panel |
 Temperature Gauges |  Temperature Gauges |
 NEW CVT Automatic Transmission |  4-Speed Automatic Transmission |
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| | 2012 Impreza 2.0i Sedan | 2011 Impreza 2.5i Sedan |
| MSRP | Starting at $17,485 | Starting at $17,495 |
| Tires and Wheels | Steel Wheels | Steel Wheels |
| 15 Inch Wheels | 16 X 6.5 inch Wheels | |
| Steel Spare Wheel | Steel Spare Wheel | |
| 195/65R15 Tires | 205/55R16 89V Tires | |
| All Season Tires | All Season Tires | |
| Inside Mounted Spare Tire | Inside Mounted Spare Tire | |
| Full Wheel Covers | Full Wheel Covers | |
| Temporary Spare Tire | Temporary Spare Tire | |
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| Roof and Glass | Variable Intermittent Wipers | Variable Intermittent Wipers |
| Rear Defogger | Rear Defogger | |
| Measurements | Width: 68.5 inches | Width: 68.5 inches |
| Height: 58.1 inches | Height: 58.1 inches | |
| Length: 180.3 inches | Length: 180.3 inches | |
| | Ground Clearance: 6.1 inches | |
| Front Track: 58.9 inches | Front Track: 58.9 inches | |
| Rear Track: 58.9 inches | Rear Track: 58.9 inches | |
| Wheel Base: 104.1 inches | Wheel Base: 103.1 inches | |
| Cargo Capacity, all seats in place: 11.3 cubic feet | Cargo Capacity, all seats in place: 11.3 cubic feet | |
| EPA Interior Volume: 105.9 cubic feet | EPA Interior Volume: 105.9 cubic feet | |
| Curb Weight: 3075 lbs | Curb Weight: 3075 lbs | |
| Front Seats | Front Head Room: 40.3 inches | Front Head Room: 40.3 inches |
| Front Leg Room: 43.5 inches | Front Leg Room: 43.5 inches | |
| Front Shoulder Room: 54.8 inches | Front Shoulder Room: 54.8 inches | |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Height Adjustable Driver Seat | |
| Cloth | Cloth | |
| Sport Front Seats | Sport Front Seats | |
| Rear Seats | Rear Head Room: 37.6 inches | Rear Head Room: 37.6 inches |
| Rear Leg Room: 33.5 inches | Rear Leg Room: 33.5 inches | |
| Rear Shoulder Room: 53.2 inches | Rear Shoulder Room: 53.2 inches | |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | Rear Ventilation Ducts | |
| Power Features | Remote Power Locks | Remote Power Locks |
| Power Mirrors | Power Mirrors | |
| One-Touch Power Windows | One-Touch Power Windows | |
| Convenience | Front Console with Storage | Front Console with Storage |
| Front and Rear Cupholders | Front and Rear Cupholders | |
| Front and Rear Door Pockets | Front and Rear Door Pockets | |
| Cruise Control | ||
| Remote Trunk Release | Remote Trunk Release | |
| Front Seatback Storage | Front Seatback Storage | |
| Electric Power Steering | Power Steering | |
| 12V Front and 12V Rear Power Outlet(s) | 12V Front and 12V Rear Power Outlet(s) | |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | Tilt-Adjustable Steering Wheel | |
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| Comfort | Interior Air Filtration | Interior Air Filtration |
| Air Conditioning | Air Conditioning | |
| Trunk Light | Trunk Light | |
| Simulated Alloy trim on Dash | Simulated Alloy Trim on Dash | |
| Front Reading Lights | Front Reading Lights | |
| Front and Rear Floor Mats | Front and Rear Floor Mats | |
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | Dual Vanity Mirrors | |
| Instrumentation | Clock | Clock |
| Tachometer | Tachometer | |
| Trip Computer | Trip Computer | |
| External Temperature Display | External Temperature Display | |
| Low Fuel Level Warning | Low Fuel Level Warning | |
| In Car Entertainment | Mast Antenna | Mast Antenna |
| 4 Total Speakers | 4 Total Sepakers | |
| 80 Watts Stereo Output | 80 Watts Stereo Output | |
| AM/FM In-Dash Single CD Player with CD MP3 Playback Stereo | AM/FM In-Dash Single CD Player with CD MP3 Playback Stereo | |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | Speed Sensitive Volume Control | |
| Radio Data System | Radio Data System | |
| Engine and Performance | Base Engine Size: 2.0 L | Base Engine Size: 2.5 L |
| Cam Type: Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) | Cam Type: Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) | |
| Cylinders: Flat 4 | Cylinders: Flat 4 | |
| Valves: 16 | Valves: 16 | |
| Valve Timing: Variable | Valve Timing: Variable | |
| Turning Circle: 34.8 feet | Turning Circle: 34.8 feet | |
| Base Engine Type: Gas | Base Engine Type: Gas | |
| Drivetrain | Drive Type: All Wheel Drive | Drive Type: All Wheel Drive |
| Viscous Center Differential | Viscous Center Differential | |
| Transmission: 5-Speed Manual or CVT Automatic | Transmission: 5-Speed Manual or 4-Speed Shiftable Automatic | |
| Center Limited Slip Differential | Center Limited Slip Differential | |
| Brake Hill Holder | Brake Hill Holder | |
| Suspension | MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut Front Suspension |
| Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | |
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |
| Stabilizer Bar | Stabilizer Bar | |
| Fuel | Fuel Type: Gas | Fuel Type Gas |
| Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded | Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.9 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.9 gallons | |
| EPA Mileage Est. (City/Highway): 27/36 mpg | EPA Mileage Est. (City/Highway): 20/27 mpg | |
| Safety and Security | 4-Wheel ABS | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Front and Rear Head Airbags | Front and Rear Head Airbags | |
| Dual Front and Side-Mounted Airbags | Dual Front and Side Mounted Airbags | |
| Child Seat Anchors | Child Seat Anchors | |
| Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System | Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System | |
| Emergency Braking Assist | Emergency Braking Assist | |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes | Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Daytime Running Lights | |
| Engine Immobilizer | Engine Immobilizer | |
| 2 Front Headrests | 2 Front Headrests | |
| 3 Rear Headrests | 3 Rear Headrests | |
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |
| Rear Center 3-Point Belt | Rear Center 3-Point Belt | |
| Front Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
| Stability Control | Stability Control | |
| Traction Control | Traction Control | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | |
| Emergency Interior Trunk Release | Emergency Interior Trunk Release | |
| Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests | Front Height Adjustable Headrests | |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |
| Passenger Head Restraint Whiplash Protection System | Passenger Head Restraint Whiplash Protection System | |
| Driver Head Restraint Whiplash Protection System | Driver Head Restraint Whiplash Protection System | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | Tire Pressure Monitoring | |
| Warranty | Basic: 3 yr/36,000 mile | Basic: 3 yr/36,000 mile |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr/60,000 mile | Drivetrain: 5 yr/60,000 mile | |
| Roadside: 3 yr/36,000 mile | Roadside: 3 yr/36,000 mile | |