2011 Dodge
Charger R/T
vs. 2011 Subaru
Impreza WRX Limited

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited

7.4

starting from

$29,720

Reasons to buy the Subaru Impreza WRX Limited

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Turbocharged engine improves performance
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Good cornering ability
0.93 g
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Better drivetrain traction
all-wheel drive
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Moon roof
Standard
2011 Dodge Charger R/T

7.0

Runner-up

Dodge Charger R/T

starting from

$31,220

Reasons to buy the Dodge Charger R/T

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Spacious back seats
49.2 ft3
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More airbags
6
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Passenger power seats
Standard
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Good braking distance from 60mph
114 ft
Luxury Features 7.1 vs 7.8
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited Winner: Impreza WRX Limited
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  • Enjoy additional natural light with the Impreza WRX Limited's standard sun roof
  • Leather-appointed interiors are available on both; but it comes standard with the Impreza WRX Limited
Cost 7.4 vs 7.7
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited Winner: Impreza WRX Limited
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  • Gets around 20% more miles per gallon in the city, 19 mpg vs 16 mpg
Road Tests 6.6 vs 6.6
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  • Both posted zippy 1/4 mile times
  • Both vehicles have good 0-60 times
Crash Test Ratings - vs -
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Practicality - vs -
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  • Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space
  • Both offer an upgrade to a navigation system
Entertainment System - vs 5.2
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  • Both cars offer an entertainment system for passengers, but it'll cost extra to get it on the Impreza WRX Limited
  • Neither offers satellite radio
Performance - vs 7.4
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  • Both provide sporty handling
Safety Features - vs 8.8
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  • Child door locks come standard
Overall 7.0 vs 7.4

Luxury Features

Dodge
Charger R/T
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited Subaru
Impreza WRX Limited
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moon roof Not Available vs Standard Enjoy additional natural light with the Impreza WRX Limited's standard sun roof
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power seats Standard vs Not Available Conveniently adjust your seat with the Charger R/T's power seats; not available on the Impreza WRX Limited
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keyless entry Standard vs Standard Both have keyless entry
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leather Optional vs Standard Leather-appointed interiors are available on both; but it comes standard with the Impreza WRX Limited

Cost

Dodge
Charger R/T
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited Subaru
Impreza WRX Limited
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MSRP $31,220 vs $29,720 Both are priced reasonably
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In-city gas mileage 16 mpg vs 19 mpg The Impreza WRX Limited has OK city mileage, while the Charger R/T is very inefficient
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basic warranty miles 36,000 mile vs 36,000 mile Shorter basic warranty
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basic warranty years 3 year vs 3 year Shorter-lasting basic warranty

Road Tests

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Charger R/T
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited Subaru
Impreza WRX Limited
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0-60 mph 5.4 seconds vs 5.3 seconds Both vehicles have good 0-60 times
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Braking distance at 60mph 114 ft vs 125 ft The Charger R/T has above average braking ability for this class of vehicle, but the Impreza WRX Limited is just OK
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1/4 mile 13.7 s @ 102 mph vs 14.0 s @ 98 mph Both posted zippy 1/4 mile times
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Lateral acceleration 0.81 g vs 0.93 g The Impreza WRX Limited has good cornering abilities, but the Charger R/T is not very good for this class of vehicle
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Top speed 155 mph vs 144 mph The Charger R/T can hit high speeds, but the Impreza WRX Limited cannot

Crash Test Ratings

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Charger R/T
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited Subaru
Impreza WRX Limited
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Rollover resistance Unknown vs 4 stars
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Front driver crash test Unknown vs Unknown
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Driver side crash test Unknown vs Unknown

Practicality

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Charger R/T
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited Subaru
Impreza WRX Limited
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Passengers 5 vs 5 Average number of seats
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Highway driving range 478 miles vs 422 miles The Charger R/T has OK highway range, but the Impreza WRX Limited is very limited
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Cargo space 15.4 ft3 vs 11.3 ft3 Both have OK cargo room
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front seats 55.6 ft3 vs 54.2 ft3 The Charger R/T has roomy front seats and the Impreza WRX Limited is OK
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folding rear seats Standard vs Standard Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space
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power outlets Standard vs Standard Both have power outlets
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roof rails Not Available vs Unknown
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navigation system Optional vs Optional Both offer an upgrade to a navigation system
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Cupholders Unknown vs 6
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front air conditioning Standard vs Standard A/C for hot summer days comes standard

Entertainment System

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Charger R/T
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Impreza WRX Limited
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Number of speakers Unknown vs 6
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Has speed sensitive volume Unknown vs No
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CD player Standard vs Standard CD player comes standard
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premium radio Not Available vs Not Available Neither offers satellite radio
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Has auxiliary audio input Unknown vs Yes
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Has subwoofer Unknown vs No
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entertainment system Standard vs Optional Both cars offer an entertainment system for passengers, but it'll cost extra to get it on the Impreza WRX Limited

Performance

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Charger R/T
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited Subaru
Impreza WRX Limited
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Horsepower 370 HP @ 5,250 RPM vs 265 HP @ 6,000 RPM The Charger R/T is fairly powerful, but the Impreza WRX Limited is not far behind
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Number of gears 5 vs 5 Average number of gears
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Transmission Semi-automatic transmission vs Manual transmission Both the Charger R/T's semi-automatic transmission and the Impreza WRX Limited's Manual transmission are unusual transmissions for this class of vehicle
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paddle shifters Unknown vs Not Available
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Air compressor None vs Turbocharger The Impreza WRX Limited's Turbocharger lets it maximize power output, quite rare for this class of vehicle
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Power-to-weight ratio 11.5 lb/hp vs 12.2 lb/hp Both provide sporty handling
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Drivetrain type rear-wheel drive vs all-wheel drive The Impreza WRX Limited has a good drivetrain for driving off-road or in poor weather
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Curb-to-curb turning radius 37.7 ft vs 35.4 ft The Impreza WRX Limited is comparable to most other vehicles for turning, but the Charger R/T is quite bad

Safety Features

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Charger R/T
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited Subaru
Impreza WRX Limited
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antilock brakes Standard vs Standard Both come standard with ABS brakes
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Stability control system Unknown vs Yes
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Airbags 6 vs 5 The Charger R/T has a good number of airbags, but the Impreza WRX Limited is just OK (missing Knee)
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Rear brakes Disc vs Disc Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle
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child door locks Standard vs Standard Child door locks come standard
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Roadside assistance system Uconnect vs None

Other Vehicles to Consider

2011 Dodge Charger R/T 2012 Ford Mustang GT Charger R/T vs Mustang GT
2011 Dodge Charger R/T 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Charger R/T vs Camaro SS
2011 Dodge Charger 2011 Dodge Challenger Charger vs Challenger
2011 Dodge Charger R/T 2011 Ford Taurus SHO Charger R/T vs Taurus SHO
2011 Dodge Charger 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 Charger vs Altima 2.5
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited 2012 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Impreza WRX Limited vs C30 T5 R-Design
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Impreza WRX Limited vs Legacy 2.5GT
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited 2012 Audi A3 Premium Impreza WRX Limited vs A3 Premium
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Impreza WRX Limited vs FJ Cruiser
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L Impreza WRX Limited vs Accord Crosstour EX-L

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