Subaru Impreza vs. Nissan 350Z
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Impreza and Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z.
When we compare the Subaru Impreza's and the Nissan 350Z's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Impreza 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. The Nissan 350Z has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Impreza's and the Nissan 350Z's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Impreza is a better car than the Nissan 350Z.
Pricing: A used 2009 Subaru Impreza ranges from $3,993 to $13,121 while a used 2009 Nissan 350Z is priced between $9,500 to $18,545.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Impreza’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the Nissan 350Z base engine makes 306 horsepower. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The 350Z is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles.This gives the Subaru Impreza the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan 350Z the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru Impreza has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Subaru Impreza has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$16,059
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$14,120 - $18,625
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,870
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,715
Price Range:
$3,993 - $13,121
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$7,162
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$5,744 - $9,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
123,039
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,283
Price Range:
$9,500 - $18,545
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
65,796
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan 350Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Impreza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan 350Z
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.1 - 19.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Subaru Impreza Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Nissan 350Z Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Subaru Impreza Trim Levels
Not yet available
Nissan 350Z Trim Levels
Enthusiast, Grand Touring, Touring
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
306 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.086 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Internet Radio:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
11.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
51.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3075 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
180.3 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3575 lbs
Width:
71.5 inches
Height:
52.5 inches
Length:
169.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian Black Pearl
Blue
Newport Blue Pearl
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Red
Lightning Red / Paprika Red
Silver
Spark Silver Metallic
White
Satin White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black
Blue
San Marino Blue
Gray
Carbon Silver
Red
Nogaro Red
Silver
Silver Alloy
White
Moonlight White
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Black Tricot
White
Ivory Tricot
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Cloth
White
Not available
