Honda Fit vs. Subaru Impreza

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $15,966 to $22,996 while a used 2020 Subaru Impreza is priced between $16,494 to $23,994.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value and the Subaru Impreza loses 28.4 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Subaru Impreza.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Fit is 9.2 out of 10 while the Subaru Impreza's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Fit being ranked 2 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Subaru Impreza being ranked 1 out of 5 Best Wagons.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Fit is 8.4 out of 10. For the Subaru Impreza the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Impreza.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Subaru Impreza base engine makes 152 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 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 Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Subaru Impreza the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru Impreza, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda Fit, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Fit and the Subaru Impreza have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.