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$24,000 - $29,805
Value:
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MPG:
51 city/48 hwy
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Year
2012
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Trim
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Hatchback
- II FWD L4
- III FWD L4
- IV FWD L4
- V FWD L4
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Toyota Prius III
Chevrolet Volt
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5
Subaru Impreza WRX
MSRP
$25,565.00
$39,145.00
$19,795.00
$25,595.00
Destination
$760.00
$850.00
$770.00
$750.00
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Engines & Power
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Toyota Prius III
Chevrolet Volt
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5
Subaru Impreza WRX
Standard Engine
1.8L 134hp I4
1.4L 149hp I4
2.5L 170hp I5
2.5L 265hp H4
Horsepower
134
149
170 @ 5700 RPM
265 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
N/A
273
177 @ 4250 RPM
244 @ 4000 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1798
1398
2480
2457
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.2 X 3.5
2.9 X 3.3
3.2 X 3.7
3.9 X 3.1
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.5:1
9.5:1
8.4:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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Chevrolet Volt
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5
Subaru Impreza WRX
City (mpg)
51
35
20
19
Highway (mpg)
48
40
28
25
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Chevrolet Volt
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5
Subaru Impreza WRX
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3042.4
3780.9
2938.8
3207.7
Wheelbase (in.)
106.3
105.7
99.9
103.3
Length (in.)
176.4
177.1
168.4
173.8
Width (in.)
68.7
70.4
71.2
70.7
Height (in.)
58.7
56.3
58.5
58.1
Track Front (in.)
60
61.2
62.2
60.2
Track Rear (in.)
59.8
62.1
60.9
60.6
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Subaru Impreza WRX
Standard Seating
5
4
4
5
Front Headroom (in.)
38.6
37.8
39.4
40.3
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.6
36
37.1
37.6
Front Legroom (in.)
42.5
42
41.3
43.5
Rear Legroom (in.)
36
34.1
31.4
33.5
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
54.9
56.5
55.3
54.8
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
53.1
53.9
49
53.2
Front Hip Room (in.)
52.7
53.7
N/A
53.4
Rear Hip Room (in.)
51.2
51.2
N/A
53.3
Payload & Towing
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Subaru Impreza WRX
Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
93.7
N/A
85.1
94.6
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Chevrolet Volt
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Subaru Impreza WRX
Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
torsion
torsion
torsion
wishbone
Tires
195/65R15
215/55R17
215/55R17
235/45R17
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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Volkswagen Beetle 2.5
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
Std.
Std.
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Chevrolet Volt
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Subaru Impreza WRX
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Subaru Impreza WRX
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Chevrolet Volt
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Subaru Impreza WRX
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
Roof
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Chevrolet Volt
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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