2018 Subaru Impreza vs. 2019 Subaru Impreza

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Subaru Impreza and 2019 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 2018 Subaru Impreza and the 2019 Subaru Impreza.

When we compare the 2018 Subaru Impreza's and the 2019 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Subaru Impreza and 2019 Subaru Impreza have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Subaru Impreza's and the 2019 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Subaru Impreza is a better car than the 2019 Subaru Impreza.

Pricing: A used 2018 Subaru Impreza ranges from $9,995 to $18,998 while a used 2019 Subaru Impreza is priced between $11,700 to $20,781.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Subaru Impreza and the 2019 Subaru Impreza both lose 34.5 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Impreza is 8.2 out of 10. Subaru Impreza is ranked 8 out of 31 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Subaru Impreza is 7.7 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Subaru Impreza and the 2019 Subaru Impreza makes 152 horsepower. Both the Impreza and the Impreza are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Subaru Impreza has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

18495

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

20571

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

14395 - 39785

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

18595

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

21340

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

14795 - 40395

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

14836

Price Range:

9995 - 18998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

15390

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

8856 - 27909

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

280

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

88193

# Good or Great Deals:

103

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

16238

Price Range:

11700 - 20781

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

17470

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

10157 - 31336

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

325

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

83815

# Good or Great Deals:

126

Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Subaru Impreza

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 11.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.063

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Subaru Impreza

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

5.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

2.8 - 12.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.063



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

9.141747086813256

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 13.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

9.351750637633966

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.0 - 12.6

Subaru Impreza Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $20k

1 / 10

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

1 / 10

Most Comfortable Small Cars

4 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

5 / 31

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

5 / 13

Best Small Cars

8 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars

8 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 31

Safest Small Cars

9 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

22 / 31

Subaru Impreza Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $20k

1 / 10

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

1 / 10

Most Comfortable Small Cars

4 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

5 / 31

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

5 / 13

Best Small Cars

8 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars

8 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 31

Safest Small Cars

9 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

22 / 31

Available Body Styles

Sedan, Wagon

Available Body Styles

Sedan, Wagon

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2018 Subaru Impreza Trim Levels

2.0i, Limited, Premium, Sport

2019 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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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

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):


24 / 32 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

317 / 422 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

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

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

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

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

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:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

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:

43.1 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

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:

2974 lbs

Width:

79.4 inches

Height:

57.3 inches

Length:

182.1 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2974 lbs

Width:

79.4 inches

Height:

57.3 inches

Length:

182.1 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

205/55R16

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

Island Blue Pearl / Lapis Blue Pearl

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Red

Crimson Red Pearl

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Dark Blue Pearl / Island Blue Pearl

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Red

Crimson Red Pearl

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

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