Subaru Impreza vs Honda HR-V
The Subaru Impreza is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 32 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Honda HR-V, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Subaru Impreza leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2018–2026
Subaru Impreza
Small Station Wagons · 51 configurations
2016–2027
Honda HR-V
Small Station Wagons · 41 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Subaru Impreza | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 32 mpg ✓ | 31 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 38 mpg ✓ | 34 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,900 ✓ | $2,000 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 280 g/mi ✓ | 289 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI | 2.0, 1.8 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S8), Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AV-S7) | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S7), Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2018–2026 | 2016–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 51 | 41 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Impreza vs HR-V: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Subaru Impreza or the Honda HR-V?
The Subaru Impreza is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 32 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Honda HR-V, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $100 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 $2,000 for the Honda HR-V — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the Impreza and HR-V offer?
Subaru Impreza: SIDI. Honda HR-V: 2.0, 1.8.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Subaru Impreza and the Honda HR-V as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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