2016 Subaru Impreza vs. 2017 Subaru Impreza
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Subaru Impreza and 2017 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 2016 Subaru Impreza and the 2017 Subaru Impreza.
In comparing the 2016 Subaru Impreza's and the 2017 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2017 Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2016 Subaru Impreza and 2017 Subaru Impreza have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2016 Subaru Impreza's and the 2017 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Subaru Impreza ranges from $8,755 to $18,024 while a used 2017 Subaru Impreza is priced between $10,998 to $19,976.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Subaru Impreza and the 2017 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 6 out of 43 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 2016 Subaru Impreza’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the 2017 Subaru Impreza base engine makes 152 horsepower. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. This gives the 2016 Subaru Impreza the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Subaru Impreza. The Impreza uses gasoline, and the Impreza uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2016 Subaru Impreza has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2017 Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
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:
$18,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$19,416
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,990 - $35,650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$20,010
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$13,995 - $35,655
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,260
Price Range:
$8,755 - $18,024
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$13,577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$10,035 - $24,151
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
170
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,316
# Good or Great Deals:
49
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,608
Price Range:
$10,998 - $19,976
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$15,337
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$8,833 - $26,195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
284
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90,327
# Good or Great Deals:
68
Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
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 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Subaru Impreza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.1 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.6 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.5 - 14.4
Subaru Impreza Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Subaru Impreza Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Subaru Impreza Trim Levels
2.0i, 2.0i Limited, 2.0i Premium, 2.0i Sport Limited, 2.0i Sport Premium
2017 Subaru Impreza Trim Levels
2.0i, Limited, Premium, Sport
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:
5 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:
152 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 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):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
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:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
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:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.8 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:
2974 lbs
Width:
70 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
182.1 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
205/55R16
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
Island Blue Pearl / Lapis Blue Pearl
Gray
Carbide Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black Tricot
White
Ivory Tricot
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Not available
Beige
Ivory
