2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STI Limited vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STI Limited and 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STI Limited and 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 305 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 393 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STI Limited | 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
