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Subaru Impreza vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback

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

In comparing the Subaru Impreza's and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Toyota Corolla Hatchback has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Impreza's and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2025 Subaru Impreza ranges from $22,900 to $30,287 while a used 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is priced between $22,995 to $29,619. For a new model, the Subaru Impreza's price is between $24,557 and $32,714, with the Toyota Corolla Hatchback priced between $25,214 and $30,430.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Subaru Impreza loses 33.9 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback loses 30.9 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla Hatchback retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus 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 Hatchback base engine makes 169 horsepower. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. The Corolla Hatchback is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles.This gives the Toyota Corolla Hatchback the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Subaru Impreza the advantage in maximum range. 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, rear leg room, and cargo space.

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

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2025 Subaru Impreza
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

24557 - 32714

Starting MSRP:

24360

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

25214 - 30430

Starting MSRP:

23780

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

26066

Price Range:

22900 - 30287

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

26210

Price Range:

22995 - 29619

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

8390

Depreciation %:

0.34441254

Resale Value $:

15970

Residual Value %:

0.65558746

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

7561

Depreciation %:

0.31796157

Resale Value $:

16219

Residual Value %:

0.68203843

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.9 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

9.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Impreza

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.4

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.085

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.651682267831624

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.488426969216907

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Subaru Impreza Rankings

Best Family Wagons

1 / 3

Best Wagons

1 / 3

Most Comfortable Wagons

1 / 3

Most Reliable Wagons

1 / 3

Safest Wagons

1 / 3

Wagons with Best Resale Value

1 / 3

Best Wagons Under $25k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Wagons Under $25k

1 / 2

Best Wagons for Teens

1 / 1

Most Affordable Wagons

2 / 3

Wagons with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 3

Wagons with the Most Horsepower

2 / 3

Wagons with the Most Legroom

2 / 3

Best Wagons for Tall People

3 / 3

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Rankings

Safest Small Cars

6 / 37

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

7 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 37

Most Affordable Small Cars

10 / 22

Most Comfortable Small Cars

18 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

20 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

26 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

28 / 37

Available Body Styles

Wagon

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Subaru Impreza Trim Levels

Base, RS, Sport

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Trim Levels

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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 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):

0.048 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

169 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

151 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

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

0.055 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 34 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

448 / 564 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

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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

Navigation System:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Cargo Space:

20.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

56 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

120.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

29.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.5 inches

Cargo Space:

17.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

102.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3171 lbs

Width:

79.4 inches

Height:

58.3 inches

Length:

176.2 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3060 lbs

Width:

70.5 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

172 inches

Wheelbase:

103.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

205/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Sapphire Blue Pearl

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Red

Pure Red

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl

Orange

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blue Crush Metallic / Blue Crush Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic / Magnetic Gray Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof

Red

Finish Line Red / Finish Line Red w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic / Classic Silver Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof

White

Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl / Wind Chill Pearl w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof

Orange

Inferno

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Moonstone

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