Subaru Impreza vs Honda Fit

The Honda Fit is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the Subaru Impreza, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Honda Fit leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2018–2026

Subaru Impreza

Small Station Wagons · 51 configurations

32mpg combined (best)
All Subaru Impreza specs

2015–2020

Honda Fit

Small Station Wagons · 18 configurations

36mpg combined (best)
All Honda Fit specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricSubaru ImprezaHonda Fit
Best combined MPG32 mpg36 mpg
Best city MPG28 mpg33 mpg
Best highway MPG38 mpg40 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$1,900$1,700
Lowest CO2 output280 g/mi246 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDISIDI
TransmissionsAutomatic (AV-S8), Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AV-S7)Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spd
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegularRegular
EPA classSmall Station WagonsSmall Station Wagons
Years covered2018–20262015–2020
Configurations on record5118

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Impreza vs Fit: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Subaru Impreza or the Honda Fit?

The Honda Fit is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the Subaru Impreza, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Honda Fit runs about $1,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,900 for the Subaru Impreza — a difference of roughly $200 per year.

What engines do the Impreza and Fit offer?

Subaru Impreza: SIDI. Honda Fit: SIDI.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Subaru Impreza and the Honda Fit as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.

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