Kia K5 vs Subaru Impreza (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$945
- K5: 1 mpg better, 39 hp more.
- Impreza: $945 cheaper, 40.4 cu ft more cargo.
- K5 wins 6 of 12 measures.
| Measure | K5 | Impreza | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,735 | $27,790 | Impreza |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 152 hp | K5 |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | K5 |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | K5 |
| 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 | 35.2 in | 36.5 in | Impreza |
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | 42.9 in | K5 |
| Length | 193.1 in | 176.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,230 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 | K5 |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | K5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| K5 LXS FWD $27,490 | Impreza Sport AWD $26,595 | $895 |
| Impreza Sport AWD $26,595 | K5 LXS FWD $27,490 | $895 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | K5 | Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,735 | $27,790 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,415 | $35,735 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Impreza wins.
K5 wins if Space weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Impreza | 3% |
| MPG | K5 | 3% |
| Power | K5 | 20% |
| Space | Impreza | 72% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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