Hyundai Sonata vs Subaru Impreza (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$905

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Sonata SE FWD vs Impreza Sport AWD
Measure	Sonata	Impreza	Winner
MSRP + destination	$28,695	$27,790	Impreza
Horsepower	191 hp	152 hp	Sonata
Torque	181 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	Sonata
MPG combined	32 mpg	29 mpg	Sonata
Cargo, max	15.6 cu ft	56.0 cu ft	Impreza
Cargo, seats up	15.6 cu ft	20.4 cu ft	Impreza
Rear legroom	34.8 in	36.5 in	Impreza
Front legroom	46.1 in	42.9 in	Sonata
Length	193.3 in	176.2 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	70.1 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,232 lb	3,249 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.3 s estimate	8.1 s estimate	Sonata
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	Sonata

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Sonata SE FWD $27,450	Impreza Sport AWD $26,595	$855
Impreza Sport AWD $26,595	Sonata SE FWD $27,450	$855

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Impreza wins.

Sonata wins if Space weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.