Subaru Impreza vs. Hyundai VELOSTER

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

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

Pricing: A used 2021 Subaru Impreza ranges from $13,998 to $23,942 while a used 2021 Hyundai VELOSTER is priced between $13,337 to $21,777.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Subaru Impreza loses 34.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai VELOSTER loses 36.1 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Impreza retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai VELOSTER.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Impreza is 8.2 out of 10 while the Hyundai VELOSTER's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Subaru Impreza being ranked 9 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai VELOSTER being ranked 19 out of 37.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru Impreza is 7.7 out of 10. For the Hyundai VELOSTER the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Impreza a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai VELOSTER.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Impreza’s base engine makes 152 horsepower, and the Hyundai VELOSTER base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. The VELOSTER is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER 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 Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

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