2015 Subaru Impreza vs. 2016 Subaru Impreza
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Subaru Impreza and 2016 Subaru Impreza 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 2015 Subaru Impreza and the 2016 Subaru Impreza.
When comparing the 2015 Subaru Impreza's and the 2016 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Subaru Impreza and 2016 Subaru Impreza have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Subaru Impreza's and the 2016 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Subaru Impreza is a better car than the 2016 Subaru Impreza.
Pricing: A used 2015 Subaru Impreza ranges from $7,000 to $16,993 while a used 2016 Subaru Impreza is priced between $8,755 to $18,024.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Subaru Impreza and the 2016 Subaru Impreza both lose 29.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Impreza is 8.9 out of 10. Subaru Impreza is ranked 9 out of 37 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Subaru Impreza is 8.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Subaru Impreza and the 2016 Subaru Impreza makes 148 horsepower. Both the Impreza and the Impreza are rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The 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:
18195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
19354
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15890 - 36595
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
19416
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15990 - 35650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12320
Price Range:
7000 - 16993
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
12518
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
9253 - 22137
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
164
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104250
# Good or Great Deals:
63
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13260
Price Range:
8755 - 18024
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
13577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
10035 - 24151
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
137
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
103641
# Good or Great Deals:
64
Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.895238 / 10
Reliability:
8.027956 / 10
Retained Value:
8.657759 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.895238 / 10
Reliability:
8.027956 / 10
Retained Value:
8.657759 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Subaru Impreza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
1.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.1 - 5.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.023
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Subaru Impreza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.023
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.884759380557343
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.1 - 10.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8283685037973867
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.6 - 9.8
Subaru Impreza Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
23 out of / 37Subaru Impreza Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
23 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Subaru Impreza Trim Levels
2.0i, 2.0i Limited, 2.0i Premium, 2.0i Sport Limited, 2.0i Sport Premium
2016 Subaru Impreza Trim Levels
2.0i, 2.0i Limited, 2.0i Premium, 2.0i Sport Limited, 2.0i Sport Premium
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2955 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2955 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Quartz Blue Pearl
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Green
Jasmine Green Metallic
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Quartz Blue Pearl
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Green
Jasmine Green Metallic
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black Tricot
White
Ivory Tricot
Interior Colors
Black
Black Tricot
White
Ivory Tricot
