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2012 Subaru Impreza vs 2011 Toyota Corolla

2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla - Price, convenience and style

  

 
 
 
 2012 Subaru Impreza
 2011 Toyota Corolla
 
Learn more about the Impreza on the 2012 Subaru Impreza webpage and then click here  to pre-order and save big

The small car market is filled with affordable, practical and fuel-efficient vehicles, but only one shines above the rest. Gone are the days of trading upscale amenities and performance for fuel efficiency and a low MSRP. The Toyota Corolla is a reliable commuter car, but lacking in style and anything beyond the ordinary. Another Japanese manufacturer known for dependability and safety is Subaru. The 2012 Subaru Impreza boasts better fuel economy, more upscale features and an overall better driving experience than the Corolla. Did we mention it comes standard with Symmetrical AWD, the only vehicles in its class to include this life saving feature, standard? Learn why the Subaru Impreza was our pick for best small car around $18,000.




Driving Comfort and Performance


Unfortunately, small and affordable cars get a bad rep for lacking style, sophistication and comfort. Subaru changed all this with the release of the 2012 Subaru Impreza, set for release in November 2011. Highlighted convenience features on the Impreza include heated front seats, leather interior, touch screen navigation and audio, Bluetooth hands free calling and text messaging, fog lights, moonroof, air conditioning with air filtration, heated exterior mirrors, iPod jack, automatic climate control system and many more. If you're looking for something that doesn't offer refined interiors, go with the Corolla. But for the same price, you can have upscale features that add to the look and feel of the vehicle without breaking the bank. Which car would you rather travel to work in on a snowy day? The one with standard symmetrical AWD, heated front seats and heated mirrors, or the Corolla?

    
 
 2012 Subaru Impreza - Upscale interior
 2011 Toyota Corolla - Unrefined interior
 

Fuel Economy


The Toyota Corolla has a reputation for excellent fuel economy, while the Subaru Impreza wouldn't get a second look because of its perceived gas guzzling Symmetrical AWD. However, the opposite is true. The Impreza comes equipped with a fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT) that boasts 36 MPG highway, while the Corolla only gets 35 MPG highway. Even though the Subaru Impreza has over 20 HP more than its competitor does, it still manages to achieve greater fuel economy with an AWD system. How cool is that?

Appearance - Sharp lines, stylish and hawk eye headlights


The most important aspect of a new car purchase after you get past the luxurious interior, safety and excellent fuel economy is how your car looks. Let's face it, when we buy a new car we want to show it off to our neighbors and friends, but don't want to break the bank doing it. The redesigned 2012 Impreza takes the boring out of the small car segment and adds sexy curves, hawk eye headlights for an aggressive appearance and a classy chrome grill. The upscale curbside appeal looks great, but what if we told you those sexy lines help increase fuel economy and speed? While the 2012 Impreza has a small engine, 148 HP vs. 170 HP, from the previous generation, it still manages to achieve a faster 0 to 60 time and achieves 36 MPG highway.

    
 

The upscale look of the interior matches the upscale exterior, giving the appearance of the pricier Legacy, but with a much smaller price tag. The Toyota Corolla takes few risks when it comes to styling and that is not a benefit in the small car category. While the Corolla will get you back and forth to work, the dated exterior and interior will leave you wondering why you didn't buy the Impreza for about the same price. Get away from the boring and bland associated with the popular budget vehicles and test drive the refined 2012 Impreza, you'll be glad you did.

Safety - Standard on the 2012 Impreza


Both the Impreza and Corolla come standard with SRS airbags, antilock brakes and more passive and active safety features than we could list on this page. Visit the Subaru Safety Center to learn more about Subaru's safety features. The main difference between the two vehicles is the standard symmetrical AWD system on the Impreza. AWD is a life saving feature in any snowy or rainy location. Symmetrical AWD is standard on all Subaru models and does not cost you any extra! If you want AWD on a Toyota you need to pay an additional $10,000 for the RAV4, it's not even available on any Corolla trim. Shouldn't life saving safety features come standard? We thought so.

 
 
 


How Subaru Safety Compares to Competitors
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Small SUVs

Midsized Moderately Priced Cars
Model Front Side Rollover Rear Model Front Side Rollover Rear
2011 Subaru Forester 2011 Subaru Legacy
2011 Toyota RAV4 2011 Subaru Outback
2011 Honda CR-V 2011Toyota Camry
2011 Nissan Rogue 2011 Nissan Altima
2011 Kia Sportage2011 Mazda 6

Small Cars

Midsize SUVs
Model Front Side Rollover Rear Model Front Side Rollover Rear
2011 Subaru Impreza sedan and wagon 2011 Subaru Tribeca
2011 Toyota Corolla 2011 Honda Pilot
2011 Honda Civic 2011 Nissan Murano
2011 Mazda 3 2011 Mazda CX-9
2011 Ford Focus 2011 Toyota Venza




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