Compare 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $36,095 | $34,590 | $33,710 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,123 | $33,207 | $31,059 |
| Destination | $750 | $770 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/aluminum | Aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/aluminum |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 | 8 Performance |
| Amplifier | Optional | Optional | 480W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Side Curtain Protection | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | N/A | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Immobilizer III | SecuriLock |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | With Metal-look Bar | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/40WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/40HR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/50WR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver BBS Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | Brembo 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | 4MOTION All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | KYB | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | AdvanceTrac |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.90 | 4.24 | 3.31 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 173.8 " | 165.8 " | 188.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.7 " | 70.3 " | 73.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.9 " | 57.5 " | 55.6 " |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 305 @ 6,000 Rpm | 256 @ 6,000 Rpm | 412 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 290 @ 4,000 Rpm | 243 @ 2,400 Rpm | 390 @ 4,250 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.6 Seconds | 6.6 Seconds | 4.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.9 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds | 12.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 98 Mph | 92 Mph | 113 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.63/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,373 Lbs. | 3,325 Lbs. | 3,483 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,475 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 1,221 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 " | 101.5 " | 107.1 " |
| Front Track | 60.2 " | 60.4 " | 62.3 " |
| Rear Track | 60.6 " | 59.6 " | 62.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 17.9 '' | 16.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | .34 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 43.5 " | 41.2 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | 35.5 " | 29.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.3 " | 39.3 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 " | 38.5 " | 34.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | N/A | 53.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 " | N/A | 46.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 54.7 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.2 " | 53.6 " | 51.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 19.0 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 44.4 Cu.ft. | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
