2025 Subaru Impreza vs 2025 Honda Civic
Compact passenger vehicles are perfect for suburban dwellers, ticking all the boxes, including the daily work commute and grocery runs, are easy to park, plus offer good fuel economy and low running costs.
Our article compares two value-for-money choices in the five-seater compact passenger vehicle segment.
Continue reading as we take a close look at the 2025 Subaru Impreza and 2025 Honda Civic.
2025 Subaru Impreza
Available only as a five-door hatchback, the compact Subaru Impreza offers a modern and bold design and Subaru's well-known all-wheel-drive capabilities, allowing owners to go more places in all kinds of weather and road conditions than their competition.
The Impreza received a recent redesign and is on offer in three trim levels: Base, Sport, and top rally-inspired RS trim.
2025 Honda Civic
The 2025 Honda Civic continues its legacy as a top contender in the compact car segment, offering a blend of practicality, value, and driving enjoyment. For 2025, the Civic lineup receives several notable updates, including refreshed styling, expanded hybrid options, and enhanced features across various trims.
Powertrain Comparison
The Impreza Base and mid-tier Sport trims are fitted with a 2.0-liter Boxer four-cylinder that makes 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque.
The top sporty RS trim is powered by a larger 2.5-liter engine producing 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.
All trims make use of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) allied with Subaru's standard all-wheel drive system for confident and reliable performance in all driving conditions.
The introduction of the Civic Hybrid, available in Sport and Sport Touring trims, featuring a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors for a combined 200 horsepower and up to 49 mpg combined. The nonhybrid Civic is now limited to LX and Sport trims, both using a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (150 hp); the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine is discontinued for standard models.
Exterior Design Differences
The latest Impreza's exterior offers strong, contoured lines allied with a sporty, aggressive stance. The Impreza is built on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and is 176.2 inches long, 70.1 inches wide, and 58.3 inches high, with ground clearance measuring 5.1 inches.
Exterior highlights include LED steering-responsive headlights and daytime running lights, with the two upper trims fitted with fog lights. Black folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals are found on the Base trim, the Sport trim is upscaled to body-color mirrors, and the top dog RS trim is offered with Crystal Black Silica finished outside mirrors.
Handy roof crossbar mounting points are fitted across all trims, plus a sporty rear roof spoiler.
The Impreza can be ordered in a choice of seven exterior colors.
The base trim Impreza is fitted with 16 x 6.5-inch steel wheels with covers, and both upper trim levels get 18 x 7.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels in a dark gray and machined finish.
The 2025 Honda Civic stands out with its refreshed design. All 2025 Civics receive updated front fascias and new wheel designs for a more modern appearance. Si trim features unique gloss black accents, Si badging, and exclusive wheel options. New color options, such as Urban Gray Pearl, are available for select trims.
Interior
The compact Impreza's modern and practical cabin features fitment of manually adjustable front seats in all trims, with optional heated front seats.
Upholstery is cloth on all trims, with the Sport upgraded to upholstery with red contrast stitching and top RS models finished in cloth upholstery with red accents.
A generous list of interior features includes the likes of electronic cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control system, power windows, and power side mirrors.
The instrument cluster offers a speedometer and tachometer with a 4.2-inch LCD display, and the 3-spoke steering wheel features integrated audio controls. Top-level RS models get a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle along with aluminum alloy pedal covers.
Infotainment comprises a Subaru Starlink Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia system or an available 11.6-inch Subaru Starlink Multimedia Plus system on top trims.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is standard, plus a four or six-speaker audio system, depending on trim.
The Civic is known for its spacious interior with seating for five and up to 15 cubic feet of trunk space. The Lower trims offer a comprehensive suite of standard safety features while higher trims and hybrids add advanced infotainment, digital displays, and premium materials.The Si and Sport Touring Hybrid trims feature upgraded tech, including larger touchscreens and digital gauge clusters.
Cargo Space
The Impreza offers 20.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks, growing to 56 cubic feet when the seats are folded down.The Civic has the 15 cubic feet of cargo space available in the trunk.
Safety and Driver Assistance Features
The 2025 Subaru Impreza earned top marks, achieving a 5-Star Overall Vehicle rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration thanks to its generous arsenal of safety equipment.
Subaru's EyeSight driver-assistance technology includes features like lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, vehicle dynamics control, and more.
The 2025 Honda Civic features standard Honda Sensing® technology, including collision mitigation braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, blind spot monitoring, and a full array of airbags.
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