Kia Niro vs Subaru Impreza
The Kia Niro is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 113 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the Subaru Impreza, a 81 mpg advantage and costs about $1,250 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Kia Niro leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2018–2026
Subaru Impreza
Small Station Wagons · 51 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Kia Niro | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 113 mpg ✓ | 32 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 126 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 102 mpg ✓ | 38 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $650 ✓ | $1,900 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 71 g/mi ✓ | 280 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM6) | Automatic (AV-S8), Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity, Electricity | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2017–2027 | 2018–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 51 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Niro vs Impreza: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Kia Niro or the Subaru Impreza?
The Kia Niro is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 113 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the Subaru Impreza, a 81 mpg advantage and costs about $1,250 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Kia Niro runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,900 for the Subaru Impreza — a difference of roughly $1,250 per year.
What engines do the Niro and Impreza offer?
Kia Niro: SIDI; Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI. Subaru Impreza: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Kia Niro and the Subaru Impreza as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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