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2008 Subaru Impreza Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,064
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.9
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 34.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Double-wishbone
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.0 in. power-assisted drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Flat-4; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,457
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.5 x 79.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 170 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 170 at 4,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 27
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.45, 2.06, 1.45, 1.09, 0.78
Final Drive: 3.90
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.79, 1.55, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 4.11
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 180.3
Width [in.]: 68.5
Height [in.]: 58.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.1
Front Track [in.]: 58.9
Rear Track [in.]: 58.9
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 94.4
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.3
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.6
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 43.5
Rear Legroom [in.]: 33.5
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.8
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.3
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 11.3
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 205/55 R16 all-season tires
  • 4 doors
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way manual passenger sports seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6-way manual driver sports seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • All-wheel-drive (4WD)
  • Aluminum-look interior accents
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Carpeted floor mats in front and rear
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Integrated roof antenna
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry (for doors and trunk)
  • Leather gear shift knob
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Low emission vehicle
  • MP3 Player
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear folding bench seats
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front and rear doors, front seat-backs, and dashboard
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash