2023 Subaru Impreza vs. 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

Looking for a compact vehicle to help you take on your daily driving? Subaru offers you a great selection of vehicles, and there are a couple of vehicles that could meet your needs. Below, we are going to take a closer look at the Subaru Impreza and the Subaru Crosstrek, how they are similar and how they are different. 

The Subaru Impreza is a compact car, and the Subaru Crosstrek is a subcompact SUV. Both of these vehicle options are smaller ones, but you have an interesting choice of features and capabilities. They can both be great, reliable vehicles that are city-friendly. Which one is better for your next upgrade? Find out in our comparison below, and reach out to us at Granite Subaru with any questions you might have. 

Performance and Engine Options

First let's take a look at the performance and engine options of these vehicles. Under the hood of the 2023 Impreza, you can find a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine gives you 152-horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a five-speed manual transmission standard, but there is an available continuously variable automatic transmission. This vehicle also offers you all-wheel drive standard. For fuel efficiency, you can expect to get up to 28 city and 36 highway miles per gallon. 

The 2023 Crosstrek has two different engine options for you. The base engine is the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 152-horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque that is found in the Impreza. However, there is one more available engine option. This available option is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that gives you 182-horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. The Crosstrek, like most Subarus, also comes standard with all-wheel drive. It has a six-speed manual transmission standard in the base model, but there is a continuously variable automatic transmission available. In terms of fuel efficiency, you can get up to 28 city and 33 highway miles per gallon with the base engine, and around 27 city and 34 highway miles per gallon with the 2.5-liter engine. 

As you can see, the base engine for these vehicles is the same, so it can offer you a similar performance. If you are looking for something with slightly more power, the second engine option on the 2023 Crosstrek gives it to you. Also, the Crosstrek does offer you a few extra features like 8.7-inches of ground clearance and a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds. The Subaru Crosstrek is also capable of light off-roading with X-MODE and Hill Descent Control to give you extra traction. 

Exterior 

The Subaru Impreza is 14.7 feet in length in the sedan version, while the hatchback version measures 15.2 feet in length. This vehicle has a curb weight that ranges from 2,976 to 3,150 pounds. The Subaru Impreza is sleek and sporty in its look, with smooth and clean lines for both the hatchback and sedan models. This vehicle can be found with exterior features like 18-inch wheels with all-season tires, raised roof rails, LED lighting, and a moonroof. 

The Subaru Crosstrek measures 14.7 feet in length, and it has a curb weight ranging from 3,117 to 3,298 pounds. The 2023 Crosstrek looks a little more adventure ready in its style, leaning into its sporty, off-road capability. This vehicle has an aggressive grille, wheel arch moldings, dark gray wheels, and gunmetal finish exterior accents. This vehicle can be found with LED lighting, raised roof rails, 18-inch wheels with all-season tires, LED fog lights, and a moonroof. 

Interior and Technology

On the inside of both of these vehicles, you can find standard cloth upholstery and seating for five people with manually adjustable front seats. You can upgrade your seating to have options like heated seats, leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, and more. 

Next, let's look at cargo space for these vehicles. The Subaru Impreza sedan gives you 12.3 cubic feet of trunk space, but this vehicle is also available in a hatchback version. With the 2023 Impreza hatchback, you can get 20.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, and you can get up to 55.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. The Subaru Crosstrek matches those hatchback numbers with 20.8 cubic feet behind the seats and 55.3 with the seats folded down. 

In terms of technology, both of these vehicles have some similar features for you. They both offer you either a 6.5-inch or an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB ports, and Bluetooth. You also have available navigation, a premium Harman Kardon stereo system, satellite radio, a push button start, keyless entry, and a moonroof. The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek does offer you a Wi-Fi hotspot, while the Subaru Impreza does not. 

Safety

These two Subaru vehicles are very similar when it comes to the safety and safety features they offer. For both vehicles, they received five out of five star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Also both received the highest rating of 'Good' in all five crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. These vehicles are built similarly when it comes to safety and they have the same safety features. 

When it comes to driver assistance technology, both models offer you a great lineup of features. They both offer you a rearview camera standard, and there are additional available features. The available features on both models include forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, a rear seat alert, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive headlights, automatic high beam headlights, and reverse automatic emergency braking. 

As you can see, both of these vehicles are top-notch when it comes to safety both in ratings and the features they offer. Both the Subaru Crosstrek and Subaru Impreza are great vehicle choices, and they have a lot of similarities. When choosing between the two, it is important to consider your needs and the differences these vehicles have. Then, you can determine which vehicle is best for you. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at Granite Subaru.