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Subaru Impreza 3 (GE) Sedan (2008-2011)

41% Neofiliac67% External
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Product Overview

Subaru Impreza III (code GE) is an affordable compact sports sedan in production from 2008 to 2011. It is available with a range of flat-4 engine that displaced 1.5L to 2.5L.
Compared to the 2nd-gen Impreza, the Gen3 model is an evolution rather than revolution. The engines received some further uprating, but the general formula has been kept: On the one hand, the symmetric AWD and flat-4 combo left the vehicle with a lot of weight over the front axle; on the other hand, the lower center of gravity of the engine, combined with the powerful AWD system, allowed the Impreza to handle a lot better than one would expect.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Subaru Impreza III Sedan uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.
Regrettably, the automatic models retained the old 4-speed unit.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 41% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Uprated engine options
  • Tantalizing WRX STI
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Poor automatic transmission

What external reviewers found***

External score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fantastic performance
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful engine
  • More fun to drive than Evo
Cons
  • Not as exciting as the Evo X
  • More expensive than the Evo X FQ-360
  • Pricier than the STi
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Specifications

1.51.5 AT2.02.0 AT2.52.5 ATWRX 224hpWRX 224hp ATWRX 265hpWRX STI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity538 L / 19.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.4 L / 7.8 qt7.4 L / 7.8 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt6.7 L / 7.1 qt6.7 L / 7.1 qt6.7 L / 7.1 qt6.7 L / 7.1 qt6.7 L / 7.1 qt7.7 L / 8.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt
Fuel Capacity60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut, with stabilizer
Suspension | RearSeveral levers and rods
Tire Size195/65 R15195/65 R15205/50 R17205/50 R17205/55 R16205/55 R16205/50 R17205/50 R17225/45 R17225/45 R17
Turning Circle10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1475 mm / 58.1 in
Size | Length4580 mm / 180.3 in
Size | Width1740 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1495.0 mm / 58.9 in1495.0 mm / 58.9 in1495.0 mm / 58.9 in1495.0 mm / 58.9 in1495.0 mm / 58.9 in1495.0 mm / 58.9 in1495.0 mm / 58.9 in1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear1510.0 mm / 59.4 in1510.0 mm / 59.4 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in
Weight1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs1345.0 kg / 2965.2 lbs1345.0 kg / 2965.2 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs
Wheel Size15 in15 in17 in17 in16 in16 in17 in17 in17 in17 in
Wheelbase2620 mm / 103.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h14.0 sec15.1 sec9.6 sec11.6 sec5.8 sec5.8 sec6.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph13.3 sec14.3 sec9.1 sec11.0 sec5.5 sec5.5 sec5.7 sec
Fuel Economy7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (combined) | 14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (combined) | 14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (combined) | 14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (combined) | 14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph167.0 km/h / 103.8 mph193.0 km/h / 119.9 mph182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineEJ15EJ15EJ20EJ20EJ253EJ253EJ255EJ255EJ255EJ257
Engine | Bore77.7 mm / 3.1 in77.7 mm / 3.1 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.1:110.1:110.2:110.2:1
Engine | Displacement1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc
Engine | Power107.0 hp / 79.8 kW @ 6000 rpm107.0 hp / 79.8 kW @ 6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6400 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6400 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6000 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6000 rpm224.0 hp / 167.0 kW @ 5200 rpm224.0 hp / 167.0 kW @ 5200 rpm265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6000 rpm293.0 hp / 218.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output71.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in69.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in91.2 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in91.2 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in107.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in119.3 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque142 Nm / 104.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm142 Nm / 104.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm196 Nm / 144.6 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm196 Nm / 144.6 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm306 Nm / 225.7 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm306 Nm / 225.7 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm343 Nm / 253.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm393 Nm / 289.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualManual

Production

Availability2008 ~ 2011
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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 52%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
UK-specification STi gets 2457cc, 297bhp flat-four instead of Japanese-spec 2.0-litre. Engine, gearbox and driver-controlled centre differential are largely the same as before. New variable throttle mapping and new double-wishbone rear suspension. Subaru claims 4.8 seconds to 60mph and 155mph.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Not as exciting as the Evo X
  • Pricier than the STi

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 83%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The 330S begins life in Japan as the WRX STI. The factory then adds 18-inch five-spoke alloys, Alcantara/leather Recaros, keyless go and DVD sat-nav. UK cars are a little more gifted, being fitted with the Prodrive Performance Kit. This boosts power from 300bhp to 325bhp and torque from 311lb ft to 347lb ft.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • More fun to drive than Evo
  • Fantastic performance
Cons
  • More expensive than the Evo X FQ-360

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References

  1. ^ Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX STi Type UK (2008) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/subaru/subaru-impreza-25-wrx-sti-type-uk-2008-review/. 2008-04-08. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  2. ^ Subaru Impreza 330S (2009) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/subaru/subaru-impreza-330s-2009-review/. 2009-03-05. Retrieved 2022-02-13.

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