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Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Impreza (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$655

Car 1

Car 2

CrosstrekImprezaMSRP + destination$28,445$27,790Horsepower180 hp152 hpTorque178 lb-ft145 lb-ftMPG combined29 mpg29 mpgCargo, max54.7 cu ft56.0 cu ftCargo, seats up19.9 cu ft20.4 cu ftRear legroom36.5 in36.5 inFront legroom42.9 in42.9 inSeats55Ground clearance8.7 in5.1 in0-60 mph7.1 s8.1 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Crosstrek AWD vs Impreza Sport AWD
MeasureCrosstrekImprezaWinner
MSRP + destination$28,445$27,790Impreza
Horsepower180 hp152 hpCrosstrek
Torque178 lb-ft145 lb-ftCrosstrek
MPG combined29 mpg29 mpgAbout the same
Cargo, max54.7 cu ft56.0 cu ftImpreza
Cargo, seats up19.9 cu ft20.4 cu ftImpreza
Rear legroom36.5 in36.5 inAbout the same
Front legroom42.9 in42.9 inAbout the same
Length176.4 in176.2 inNot scored
Width70.9 in70.1 inNot scored
Curb weight3,296 lb3,249 lbNot scored
Towing1,500 lbN/AN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance8.7 in5.1 inCrosstrek
0-60 mph7.1 s estimate8.1 s estimateCrosstrek
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

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
TrimNearest in priceGap
Crosstrek AWD
$26,995
Impreza Sport AWD
$26,595
$400
Impreza Sport AWD
$26,595
Crosstrek AWD
$26,995
$400

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

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

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostCrosstrekImpreza
MSRP + destination$28,445$27,790
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,324$1,324
Fuel or charging, 6 years$7,945$7,945
Total, 6 years$36,390$35,735

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: Crosstrek wins.

Impreza wins if Power weight is 1 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceImpreza2%
MPGAbout the same
PowerCrosstrek16%
SpaceImpreza2%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked