Hyundai ELANTRA GT vs. Subaru Impreza

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA GT 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 Hyundai ELANTRA GT and the Subaru Impreza.

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA GT ranges from $14,999 to $21,998 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 Hyundai ELANTRA GT loses 35.1 percent of its value and the Subaru Impreza loses 28.4 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Impreza retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA GT.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA GT is 8.0 out of 10 while the Subaru Impreza's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ELANTRA GT being ranked 28 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 Hyundai ELANTRA GT is 7.1 out of 10. For the Subaru Impreza the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Impreza a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA GT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT’s base engine makes 161 horsepower, and the Subaru Impreza base engine makes 152 horsepower. The ELANTRA GT is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA GT the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru Impreza. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Subaru Impreza has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai ELANTRA GT has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Subaru Impreza has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA GT, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.29 out of 5 Stars.