Nissan Juke vs Subaru Impreza
The Subaru Impreza is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 32 mpg combined versus 30 mpg for the Nissan Juke, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $650 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Subaru Impreza leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2017
Nissan Juke
Small Station Wagons · 15 configurations
2018–2026
Subaru Impreza
Small Station Wagons · 51 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Nissan Juke | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 30 mpg | 32 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 33 mpg | 38 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,550 | $1,900 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 297 g/mi | 280 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, 1.6 | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S7), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AV-S8) | Automatic (AV-S8), Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2015–2017 | 2018–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 15 | 51 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Juke vs Impreza: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Nissan Juke or the Subaru Impreza?
The Subaru Impreza is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 32 mpg combined versus 30 mpg for the Nissan Juke, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $650 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Subaru Impreza runs about $1,900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,550 for the Nissan Juke — a difference of roughly $650 per year.
What engines do the Juke and Impreza offer?
Nissan Juke: SIDI, 1.6. Subaru Impreza: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Nissan Juke and the Subaru Impreza as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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