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Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,800 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or Subaru Impreza?

Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper

Subaru Impreza

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

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

Crosstrek

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 Crosstrek is barely cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 402 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Impreza uses 7.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Impreza

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 136 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Impreza is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru Impreza is barely faster – reaching 199 km/h, while the Subaru Crosstrek tops out at 198 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 182 Nm.

Crosstrek

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Impreza is marginally lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 315 L of storage.

Maximum load volume is the same – both hold up to 1,314 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries only slightly more – 526 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Impreza is barely ahead 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.

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Impreza

Subaru Impreza

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.3 L/100km
Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza

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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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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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Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
174 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,495 mm
Length
4,490 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
198 km/h
Max Speed
199 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Subaru
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