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Subaru Impreza vs. Toyota Corolla

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Impreza and Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla.

When we compare the Subaru Impreza's and the Toyota Corolla'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 interior volume. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Impreza's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla is a better car than the Subaru Impreza.

Pricing: A used 2023 Subaru Impreza ranges from $19,663 to $26,590 while a used 2024 Toyota Corolla is priced between $21,997 to $28,247.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Subaru Impreza loses 29.7 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 3.4 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 Subaru Impreza is 8.9 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Subaru Impreza being ranked 6 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru Impreza is 8.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Impreza.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Impreza’s base engine makes 152 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla base engine makes 169 horsepower. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles. This gives the Toyota Corolla 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 head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

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

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$19,795

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$25,502

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,245 - $44,740

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$22,800 - $28,407

Starting MSRP:

$22,050

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$26,555

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,795 - $45,665

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$23,290

Price Range:

$19,663 - $26,590

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$27,642

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,037 - $46,048

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

103

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

16,820

# Good or Great Deals:

27

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$24,802

Price Range:

$21,997 - $28,247

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$28,855

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$19,171 - $47,673

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

4,567

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

2,381

# Good or Great Deals:

75

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$6,019

Depreciation %:

30.4%

Resale Value $:

$13,776

Residual Value %:

69.6%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

30.4%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

30.4% - 30.4%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$5,999

Depreciation %:

27.2%

Resale Value $:

$16,051

Residual Value %:

72.8%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

31.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

24.4% - 40.1%

Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Impreza

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.5

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

10

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

9.1 - 12.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

2.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

11.2

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

10.1 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

20.9%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

12.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.5 - 22.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2 - 18.8

Subaru Impreza Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $20k

3 / 21

Most Comfortable Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Family Small Cars

5 / 43

Safest Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

5 / 24

Best Small Cars

6 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

6 / 24

Best Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

12 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

12 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

27 / 43

Toyota Corolla Rankings

Best Family Small Cars

1 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 13

Most Reliable Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

3 / 12

Best Small Cars

4 / 43

Safest Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

6 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

11 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

20 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

20 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

27 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

35 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan, Wagon

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Subaru Impreza Trim Levels

Base, Premium, Sport, Limited

Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

LE, Nightshade, SE, XSE

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:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

169 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

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

0.057 hp per pound

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

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 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):


32 / 41 / 35

Range (city/hwy):

422 / 541 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

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

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Standard

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:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

13.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

88.6 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2955 lbs

Width:

70.1 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

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:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Ocean Blue Pearl / Sapphire Blue Pearl

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Red

Crimson Red Pearl

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Celestite / Underground

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Macadamia/Mocha

Black

Black

Gray

Light Gray

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