Nissan Altima vs Subaru Impreza (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$930
- Altima: 1 mpg better, 36 hp more.
- Impreza: $930 cheaper, 40.6 cu ft more cargo.
- Altima wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Altima | Impreza | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,720 | $27,790 | Impreza |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 152 hp | Altima |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | Altima |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | Altima |
| Cargo, max | 15.4 cu ft | 56.0 cu ft | Impreza |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.4 cu ft | 20.4 cu ft | Impreza |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | 36.5 in | Impreza |
| Front legroom | 43.8 in | 42.9 in | Altima |
| Length | 192.9 in | 176.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.9 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,399 lb | 3,249 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7 s estimate | 8.1 s estimate | Altima |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Altima SV FWD $27,580 | Impreza Sport AWD $26,595 | $985 |
| Impreza Sport AWD $26,595 | Altima SV FWD $27,580 | $985 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Altima | Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,720 | $27,790 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,400 | $35,735 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Impreza wins.
Altima wins if Space weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Impreza | 3% |
| MPG | Altima | 3% |
| Power | Altima | 19% |
| Space | Impreza | 73% |
| 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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