Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Impreza (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$655
- Crosstrek: 28 hp more, 1.0 s quicker to 60.
- Impreza: $655 cheaper, 1.3 cu ft more cargo.
- Crosstrek wins 4 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Crosstrek | Impreza | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,445 | $27,790 | Impreza |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 152 hp | Crosstrek |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | Crosstrek |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 54.7 cu ft | 56.0 cu ft | Impreza |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.9 cu ft | 20.4 cu ft | Impreza |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 42.9 in | 42.9 in | About the same |
| Length | 176.4 in | 176.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,296 lb | 3,249 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 5.1 in | Crosstrek |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s estimate | 8.1 s estimate | Crosstrek |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | Crosstrek | Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Impreza | 2% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Crosstrek | 16% |
| Space | Impreza | 2% |
| 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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