2026 Subaru Impreza 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.1s
- RS AWD, 180 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 60 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 68 of 69 sedans (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,275 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $29,495 |
| Sport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 152 hp | 145 lb-ft | 3,249 lb | 94 | 21.4 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $26,595 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 152 hp | Sport AWD | $26,595 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 180 hp | RS AWD | $29,495 | +$2,900 | $1,324 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 2 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 2 | Sport AWD | $26,595 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the Sport AWD ($26,595).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta | SE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $26,985 | 8.1 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $27,450 | 7.3 s |
| Kia K5 | LXS FWD | 8-speed automatic | $27,490 | 7.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Sport AWD: 152 hp, 29 mpg, $26,595. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $23,125 | 7.5 s |
| Volkswagen Jetta | S FWD | 158 hp | 34 mpg | $23,995 | 8.0 s |
| Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $24,580 | 7.9 s |
| Kia K5 | LXS FWD | 191 hp | 30 mpg | $27,490 | 7.3 s |
| Nissan Altima | SV FWD | 188 hp | 30 mpg | $27,580 | 7.7 s |
| Honda Accord | LX FWD | 192 hp | 32 mpg | $28,395 | 7.3 s |
Cheapest 6 of 10.
Impreza by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 7.1 s. More hp per ton: 2026 Subaru Impreza.
| Measure | 2026 Subaru Impreza | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | RS AWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.1 s | 7.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,275 lb | 3,296 lb |
| hp per ton | 110 | 109 |
| lb per hp | 18.2 | 18.3 |
| MSRP | $29,495 | $26,995 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree