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Nissan Ariya vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 30,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Subaru Impreza?

Nissan Ariya vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Impreza is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,300 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,540 £.

Impreza

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 418 Nm more.

Ariya

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Impreza is clearly lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 703 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers clearly more boot space – 415 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries clearly more – 526 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 163 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
Nissan Ariya
Subaru Impreza

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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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Nissan Ariya
Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,800 £
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Subaru
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