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Subaru Impreza vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Impreza or Toyota Prius?

Subaru Impreza vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Subaru Impreza

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Impreza

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Impreza is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,198 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers noticeably more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru Impreza is moderately faster – reaching 199 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Impreza is barely lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Impreza offers barely more boot space – 315 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries noticeably more – 526 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is clearly superior overall 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.

from £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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Subaru Impreza
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
166 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4,490 mm
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 526 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
199 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Impreza have?

The Subaru Impreza is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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