| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
All-wheel-drive comes as a standard across all trims | Performance curve | No major update in 2016 |
Ergonomics | Fuel economy |
$19,295
price148 hp @ 6200 rpm
horsepower145 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
torque6-Speed CVT w/od
transmission2.0L 4cyl AWD 6CVT
engine-
basic warrantyThe realm of the sedan is interesting but is fading at the same time with the onset of many capable segments. The Subaru Impreza might be among those who have managed to hold their ground. But the path does not seem to be an easy one to follow as it will be having no major update for 2016. The 4-door sedan is quite practical for the price tag at which it is offered.
As it has been mentioned earlier that the variation in offers is comparatively huge with respect to the increment in the pricing. Therefore, it is way too logical to choose Limited as it tends to offer better creature comfort and better contact patch on the road with wider wheels. It is true there is no significant gap in performance but the interior ergonomic can keep intact for long hauling which might be lacking in the lower trims. Hence, the Limited is the best value for the money you pay.
The Impreza hits the road in three formats namely the Base, Premium, and the Limited. The competition on the other hand is increasing in numbers but the most desirable ones to compare would be Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and the Hyundai Elantra. The initial pricing of $19,090 gets even more expensive with the CVT transmission in the higher trims. So, it will be quite interesting to see where this machinery will stand among the rivals.
The Subaru Impreza comes in three variants and all of them tend to have a few characteristics exclusive to them. This drives home the fact about the wheels which get bigger as the trims go on higher. The Base gets the 15" x 6.0J Steel Wheels whereas the Premium is placed on the thicker 16" x 6.5J Silver Finish Aluminum Alloy Wheels. The Limited, in the end, has the biggest pairs of 17" x 7.0J Silver Finish Aluminum Alloy Wheels. Apart from this, they do sway from each other in the interactive display multimedia, the Limited having a 7” unit while the Base has a 6.2” unit. Once done with that, then they fairly gauge on the same level in most segments.
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Trim |
Base |
Premium |
Limited |
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MSRP |
$19,090 |
$21,890 |
$22,595 |
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Key Features |
Lineartronic Continuously Variable |
Power-Heated Seats |
17" x 7.0J Silver Finish Aluminum Alloy Wheels |
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Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering |
Electronic Stability Control |
Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia |
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Hill Hold Control |
Emergency SOS |
Electronic Throttle Control |
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15" x 6.0J Steel Wheels |
16" x 6.5J Silver Finish Aluminum Alloy Wheels |
Automatic Air Conditioning |
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Subaru Starlink |
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Connectivity |
Remote Keyless Entry |
After the comparison is done, parallelism comes into play. They seem to share a lot of features in common which include the EPAS and Electronic Stability Control. The storyline includes the Power-heated seats which begin their acknowledgment from the Premium trim onwards. The cost of each of them does not have a huge gap which can allow you to unfold your expense for better offers. On the whole, it seems to vary a lot within its trims with a relatively lower price gap.
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As it has been mentioned earlier that the variation in offers is comparatively huge with respect to the increment in the pricing. Therefore, it is way too logical to choose Limited as it tends to offer better creature comfort and better contact patch on the road with wider wheels. It is true there is no significant gap in performance but the interior ergonomic can keep intact for long hauling which might be lacking in the lower trims. Hence, the Limited is the best value for the money you pay.
The Subaru Impreza is one of those sedans which has a poor trade-off in its economy and performance curve. None of the aforementioned is satisfactory in any sense. It offers the least dominant figures of 25 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg overall. It is somehow capitalized by its fuel tank of 14.5 gallons with which it has one of the best range coverage of up to 406 miles. But this alone can’t be sufficient enough to wash off the stain on its powertrain and daily commuting.
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Model |
2016 Subaru Impreza |
2016 Honda Civic |
2016 Toyota Corolla |
2016 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MPG (city) |
25 |
27 |
28 |
27 |
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MPG (Highway) |
34 |
40 |
37 |
37 |
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MPG (Combined) |
28 |
31 |
31 |
31 |
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Fuel Capacity |
14.5 |
12.4 |
13.2 |
12.8 |
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Range (City/highway) |
362.5/493/406 |
334.8/496/384.4 |
369.6/488.4/409.2 |
345.6/473.6/396.8 |
Just like the previous segment, Toyota seems to dominate here as well. A mileage of 37 mpg on the highway and 31 overall is the leader of the lot. The podium is shared by the Hyundai Elantra this time but the former swift past with its better range accessibility. This makes us conclude that Toyota Corolla is the most practical powertrain among the rivals with a superior economy and acceleration and can hamper the market share of Impreza quite easily.
This is something that observes a huge trim gap. The Base trim is sub-par and it pushes you to go for the higher trims. The base even lacks the interior tech touches which are desirable for long hauling along with infotainment lackluster. The elder siblings own power-heated bucket seats which are perfect for you to snuggle. Then comes the Automatic Air Conditioning which is manual in the Base one. The touch is satiated by the Cloth Upholstery and Full Cloth Headliner. It has a few lighting embedded around the cargo space as well. But it is still believed that the accents could have been upscaled a bit more.
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Model |
2016 Subaru Impreza |
2016 Honda Civic |
2016 Toyota Corolla |
2016 Hyundai Elantra |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.8/55.7/43.1 |
39.3/57.0/42.3 |
38.3/54.8/42.3 |
40/55.9/43.6 |
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
37.2/54.2/35.4 |
37.1/55.0/37.4 |
37.1/54.8/41.4 |
37.1/54.8/33.1 |
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
12.3 |
15.1 |
13 |
14.8 |
The spaciousness within the cabin is satisfactory for the Impreza and Elantra. The other two also find their status on par with them but they get an edge over the previous two in their comfortable rear row seating. Corolla shines out again with much better ergonomics along with practical cargo spacing. If the cramped rear row can be sorted then Impreza could even see itself on the same status as well but for now, the sail is way too distant to the shores. Thus, it is necessary to understand that a few tech-ends can’t make up for practicality. A few of the interior features in the 2016 Subaru Impreza are:
The Subaru Impreza has either a 6.2” Multimedia System or 7” Multimedia which have been embedded into it as per trims. The infotainment package carries a 6-speaker audio set that will be loud enough to make music echo in the cabin. It does have Bluetooth Audio Streaming Connectivity alongside Radio Broadcast Data System. The Impreza has been uploaded with Speed Compensated Volume Control, Hands-Free Phone Connectivity in pair with the SiriusXM in the Limited trim. If one has to summarize it then it is pretty much loaded with all you need during a long hauling and daily commuting. Some of the infotainment features in the 2016 Subaru Impreza are:
There is nothing much to comment on the exterior outfit of this 4-door sedan. It has urban looking curvature with a traditional extended trunk. Its high roofline descends gradually to the bonnet but the crafted design is not appealing at all at the first glance. The crater on the front might have been given to boasting the curviness but fails to do so miserably. The 15" x 6.0J Steel Wheels in the base trim does little to improve the status. The Impreza has a rear lip spoiler for the so-called sportiness enthusiasm but yet again it does not go well along with the silhouette when viewed sideways. Thus, it won’t be surprising to say that it misses its road presence.
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Model |
2016 Subaru Impreza |
2016 Honda Civic |
2016 Toyota Corolla |
2016 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
2955 |
2742 |
2800 |
2773 |
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Length (in.) |
180.5 |
182.3 |
182.6 |
179.1 |
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Width (in.) |
68.5 |
70.8 |
69.9 |
69.9 |
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Height (in.) |
57.7 |
55.7 |
57.3 |
56.3 |
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Ground Clearance (in.) |
5.7 |
N/A |
5.5 |
5.3 |
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Wheelbase (in.) |
104.1 |
106.3 |
106.3 |
106.3 |
The dimensions of all the sedans are pretty much within the limits only. Lower ground clearance with lower height to ensure better airflow down the belly and desirable center of gravity can be visually spotted. Even the weight of the rivals is somewhat close to one another and will hardly make an impact with a forward mass transfer at the time of braking and backward mass transfer during acceleration. Thus, this department ends inconclusively with no specific supremacy determinant. Some of the exterior features are:
The Impreza, unlike some of its domains, is decent in its structural impact resilience. The crumple zone to take on the crash-induced stress and material ultimate strength factor take the NHTSA Rating to 5-star overall along with a 5-star in the rollover. The safety does get an extension with other attachments of standard active features like the ABS, Traction Control, and the Electronic Stability Control. Since the design itself allows a lower rollover risk percentage of 9.9%, Subaru does not find any need for the Rollover Stability Control. A few of the safety features in the 2016 Subaru Impreza:
The Subaru Impreza really does not compel you to own it in the first place, the presence of sedans like Toyota Corolla even dampens the urge. The performance and economy along with compromised rear row spacing do more harm than good. The price is therefore not justified to be spent on it and one can go for any other option before making the choice.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Subaru Impreza Ranked #7 | 8.9 sec | 17 sec | - | |||
2016 Acura ILX Ranked #1 | 7.8 sec | 15.5 sec | 114 mph | |||
2016 Mazda 3 Ranked #2 | 8.2 sec | 16.4 sec | 130 mph | |||
2016 Buick Verano Ranked #2 | 8.2 sec | 16.3 sec | 118 mph | |||
2016 Ford Focus Ranked #2 | 8.2 sec | 16.5 sec | 130 mph | |||
2016 Dodge Dart Ranked #3 | 8.4 sec | 16.7 sec | - |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Subaru Impreza Ranked #5 | 25 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | 14.5 gal. | - | |||
2016 Mazda 3 Ranked #1 | 29 mpg | 41 mpg | 33 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 382.8/541.2 mi. | |||
2016 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | 12.8 gal. | 345.6/473.6 mi. | |||
2016 Honda Civic Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 40 mpg | 31 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 334.8/496 mi. | |||
2016 Ford Fiesta Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 334.8/434 mi. | |||
2016 Toyota Corolla Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 369.6/488.4 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Subaru Impreza Ranked #8 | 180.5 in. | 68.5 in. | 57.7 in. | 5.7 in. | 104.1 in. | |||
2016 Buick Verano Ranked #1 | 183.9 in. | 71.4 in. | 58.1 in. | 9 in. | 105.7 in. | |||
2016 Dodge Dart Ranked #1 | 183.9 in. | 72 in. | 57.7 in. | 4 in. | 106.4 in. | |||
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #2 | 183.3 in. | 70 in. | 57.2 in. | 5.2 in. | 104.4 in. | |||
2016 Toyota Corolla Ranked #3 | 182.6 in. | 69.9 in. | 57.3 in. | 5.5 in. | 106.3 in. | |||
2016 Honda Civic Ranked #4 | 182.3 in. | 70.8 in. | 55.7 in. | 6 in. | 106.3 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Subaru Impreza Ranked #7 | 12 cu.ft. | 96.9 cu.ft. | 52.4 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #1 | 15 cu.ft. | 94.6 cu.ft. | 237.8 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #2 | 14.8 cu.ft. | 95.6 cu.ft. | 128.1 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Ford Focus Ranked #3 | 13.2 cu.ft. | 90.7 cu.ft. | 487.3 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Dodge Dart Ranked #3 | 13.1 cu.ft. | 97.2 cu.ft. | 33.5 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Ford Fiesta Ranked #3 | 12.8 cu.ft. | 85.1 cu.ft. | 46.2 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Subaru Impreza Ranked #1 | 52.4 cu.ft. | 12 cu.ft. | 52.4 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Ford Focus Ranked #2 | 83.1 cu.ft. | 13.2 cu.ft. | 487.3 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Honda Civic Ranked #3 | 65.3 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #4 | 237.8 cu.ft. | 15 cu.ft. | 237.8 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Dodge Dart Ranked #5 | 83.1 cu.ft. | 13.1 cu.ft. | 33.5 cu.ft. | 73 ft. | |||
2016 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #6 | 128.1 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. | 128.1 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Subaru Impreza Ranked #2 | - | - | 2955 lbs. | - | ||
2016 Buick Verano Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3300 lbs. | |||
2016 Dodge Dart Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3122 lbs. | |||
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #2 | - | 899 lbs. | 3084 lbs. | |||
2016 Nissan Sentra Ranked #2 | - | 933 lbs. | 2848 lbs. | |||
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #2 | - | 1078 lbs. | 3025 lbs. |
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Posted On: June 17, 2024
Bought the car in 2018 after having 1 owner based on a CarFax report. Since then it works great with my commute to work and for a car ride where I needed to go. For the purchase loaned out around $18k, with fantastic fuel mileage that I need to drive around 350 to 400 miles before refueling. And being all-wheel drive, has the horsepower to go better than a regular SUV. On a hot Summer day, it can...
