Subaru Impreza alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Subaru Impreza, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Subaru Impreza and are good next research steps.

from £37,700

Toyota RAV4

Price 37,700 - 54,200 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 185 - 309 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.3 L/100km
Electric Range 133 - 137 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.8 - 8 s
Model Year 2026
Number of Cylinders 4
Model RAV4
Modell RAV4 2.5 Hybrid, RAV4 2.5 Plug-in Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class C, D, B
Trim Level Teamplayer, Style, Lounge, Teamplayer AWD-i, Style AWD-i, Lounge AWD-i, GR SPORT AWD-i
Power kW 136 - 227 kW
co2 30 - 121 g/km
Engine capacity 2,487 cm3
Curb weight 1,655 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity 446 - 514 L
Width 1,880 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 515 - 610 kg

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noticeably cheaper
only slightly lighter
clearly more power
clearly more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
markedly more trunk space

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from £28,300

VW Golf

Price 28,300 - 46,700 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 116 - 325 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Electric Range 131 - 143 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.3 - 10.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Golf
Modell Golf 1.5 TSI, Golf 1.5 eTSI, Golf 2.0 TDI, Golf 2.0 TSI, Golf 1.5 eHybrid, Golf GTE, Golf GTI
CO2 Efficiency Class D, C, F, B
Trim Level ENERGY, ENERGY DSG, Life DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG, Style 4MOTION DSG, R-Line DSG, Style DSG, Life, DSG, EDITION 50 DSG
Power kW 85 - 239 kW
co2 25 - 173 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity 273 - 381 L
Width 1,789 mm
Brand VW
Payload 438 - 508 kg
Variant GTE, GTI

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Quick data check: VW Golf

very slightly cheaper
substantially more power
substantially more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly lighter
slightly more trunk space

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from £57,500

Mercedes Marco Polo

Price 57,500 - 82,600 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 237 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed 188 - 220 km/h
Torque 380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4 - 5
Model Marco Polo
Modell Marco Polo 220 d, Marco Polo 250 d, Marco Polo 300 d
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Horizon 9G-TRONIC, Horizon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, 9G-TRONIC, 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition Classic 9G-TRONIC, Edition Classic 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 120 - 174 kW
co2 194 - 218 g/km
Engine capacity 1,950 cm3
Curb weight 2,450 - 2,545 kg
Fuel tank capacity 70 L
Trunk capacity 670 L
Length 5,140 mm
Width 1,928 mm
Height 1,975 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity 4,630 L
Payload 555 - 650 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes Marco Polo

substantially cheaper
very slightly more efficient
clearly lighter
considerably more power
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably more trunk space

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from £21,800

Mitsubishi ASX

Price 21,800 - 32,700 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 158 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 - 12.3 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 190 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model ASX
Modell ASX 1.0 Turbo, ASX 1.3 Turbo, ASX 1.8 Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E, C
Trim Level Diamant, Diamant Plus, Diamant Plus DCT, Diamant Top DCT, Diamant Plus Automatik, Diamant Top Automatik, Black, Black DCT, Select DCT, Black Automatik, Select Automatik
Power kW 84 - 116 kW
co2 99 - 136 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Curb weight 1,296 - 1,493 kg
Trunk capacity 348 - 484 L
Width 1,797 mm
Brand Mitsubishi
Payload 397 - 445 kg

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Quick data check: Mitsubishi ASX

clearly cheaper
a bit more power
considerably more efficient
moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
noticeably lighter
markedly more trunk space

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from £35,100

Subaru Forester

Price 35,100 - 42,800 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 HP
Consumption L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 182 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Forester
Modell Forester 2.0ie
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Trend Lineartronic, Active Lineartronic, Exclusive Lineartronic, Platinum Lineartronic
Power kW 100 kW
co2 183 g/km
Engine capacity 1,995 cm3
Curb weight 1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity 508 L
Width 1,830 mm
Brand Subaru
Payload 446 - 492 kg

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Quick data check: Subaru Forester

a bit cheaper
a bit more efficient
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter
noticeably more trunk space

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from £17,300

VW Polo

Price 17,300 - 30,800 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 80 - 207 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.5 - 15.6 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Polo
Modell Polo 1.0, Polo 1.0 TSI OPF, Polo GTI
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E
Trim Level Life, ENERGY, Life DSG, ENERGY DSG, Style, Style DSG, R-Line, R-Line DSG, EDITION 50, EDITION 50 DSG, DSG
Power kW 59 - 152 kW
co2 116 - 148 g/km
Engine capacity 999 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity 351 L
Width 1,751 mm
Brand VW
Payload 432 - 457 kg
Variant GTI

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Quick data check: VW Polo

considerably cheaper
noticeably more power
considerably more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
noticeably lighter
somewhat more trunk space

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