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Honda Accord vs. Subaru Impreza

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord and 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 Honda Accord and the Subaru Impreza.

When comparing the Honda Accord's and the Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Subaru Impreza.

Pricing: A used 2024 Honda Accord ranges from $26,542 to $31,457 while a used 2023 Subaru Impreza is priced between $19,663 to $26,590.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value and the Subaru Impreza loses 29.7 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Impreza retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda Accord.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10 while the Subaru Impreza's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Subaru Impreza being ranked 9 out of 37 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10. For the Subaru Impreza the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Impreza.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Subaru Impreza base engine makes 152 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru Impreza. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord, a midsize car, 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 Subaru Impreza, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Accord and the Subaru Impreza have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Honda Accord has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.

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Honda Accord
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

28389 - 31460

Starting MSRP:

27895

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

26143

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

24700 - 27895

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

19795

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

25502

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

17245 - 44740

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

29006

Price Range:

26542 - 31457

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

29305

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

25951 - 31688

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1181

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

16583

# Good or Great Deals:

271

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

23290

Price Range:

19663 - 26590

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

27642

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

17037 - 46048

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

264

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

30537

# Good or Great Deals:

52

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

8954

Depreciation %:

0.32098078

Resale Value $:

18941

Residual Value %:

0.67901922

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

0.37226573

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

0.32098078 - 0.45701216

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

6019

Depreciation %:

0.30407279

Resale Value $:

13776

Residual Value %:

0.69592721

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.30407279

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.30407279 - 0.30407279

Honda Accord Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.265994 / 10

Reliability:

9.251521 / 10

Retained Value:

8.546462 / 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 Honda Accord

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.0

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9.5 - 13.0

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.572

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Impreza

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.5

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

10.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

9.1 - 12.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.023



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

15.493988184829785

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 15.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

12.521689585412819

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.5 - 22.8

Honda Accord Rankings

Best Family Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

1 / 7

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 7

Best Midsize Cars for Teens

1 / 4

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

4 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

5 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

7 / 7

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

10 / 13

Subaru Impreza Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $20k

2 / 15

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

2 / 15

Most Comfortable Small Cars

3 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

5 / 37

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

7 / 17

Best Small Cars

9 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

9 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 37

Safest Small Cars

11 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

23 / 37

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan, Wagon

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda Accord Trim Levels

EX, LX

Subaru Impreza Trim Levels

Base, Premium, Sport, Limited

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:

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:

TOP SAFETY PICK +

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:

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

192 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 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:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


29 / 37 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

429 / 548 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):


23 / 31 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

304 / 409 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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

Leather Upholstery:

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

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

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

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Cargo Space:

16.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

105.7 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:

3239 lbs

Width:

73.3 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

195.7 inches

Wheelbase:

111.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2976 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:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Gray

Meteorite Gray Metallic

Red

Radiant Red Metallic

Silver

Solar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Red

Crimson Red Pearl

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl

Blue

Ocean Blue Pearl / Sapphire Blue Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Beige

Ivory

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