2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2011 Subaru Impreza and 2010 Suzuki SX4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2011 Subaru Impreza and the 2010 Suzuki SX4.
When comparing the 2011 Subaru Impreza's and the 2010 Suzuki SX4's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2010 Suzuki SX4 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2011 Subaru Impreza's and the 2010 Suzuki SX4's specifications and ratings, the 2010 Suzuki SX4 is a better car than the 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2011 Subaru Impreza’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the 2010 Suzuki SX4 base engine makes 150 horsepower. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The SX4 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles.This gives the 2010 Suzuki SX4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2011 Subaru Impreza the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2010 Suzuki SX4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The 2011 Subaru Impreza, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The 2011 Subaru Impreza and 2010 Suzuki SX4 are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The 2011 Subaru Impreza has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
16486
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14945 - 20045
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
13359
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7525
Price Range:
3995 - 11668
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
7041
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
5618 - 9124
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
95
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129229
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Suzuki SX4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2011 Subaru Impreza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2010 Suzuki SX4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.245458231035986
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.1 - 17.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.860322445926107
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Subaru Impreza Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Suzuki SX4 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2011 Subaru Impreza Trim Levels
2.5i, 2.5i Premium, Outback Sport, WRX, WRX Limited, WRX Premium, WRX STI, WRX STI Limited
2010 Suzuki SX4 Trim Levels
Base, LE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
140 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
11.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3075 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
180.3 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2723 lbs
Width:
68.1 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
176.8 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian Black Pearl
Blue
Marine Blue Pearl / Sky Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Red
Camellia Red Pearl / Paprika Red Pearl
Silver
Spark Silver Metallic
White
Satin White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
White Water Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Black
White
Ivory
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
White
Not available
Beige
Beige
