Subaru Impreza vs Nissan ARIYA
The Nissan ARIYA is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the Subaru Impreza, a 71 mpg advantage and costs about $1,150 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Nissan ARIYA leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2018–2026
Subaru Impreza
Small Station Wagons · 51 configurations
2023–2026
Nissan ARIYA
Small Station Wagons · 25 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Subaru Impreza | Nissan ARIYA |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 32 mpg | 103 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 28 mpg | 111 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 38 mpg | 95 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,900 | $750 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 280 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S8), Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AV-S7) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2018–2026 | 2023–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 51 | 25 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Impreza vs ARIYA: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Subaru Impreza or the Nissan ARIYA?
The Nissan ARIYA is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the Subaru Impreza, a 71 mpg advantage and costs about $1,150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Nissan ARIYA runs about $750 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,900 for the Subaru Impreza — a difference of roughly $1,150 per year.
What engines do the Impreza and ARIYA offer?
Subaru Impreza: SIDI. Nissan ARIYA: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Subaru Impreza and the Nissan ARIYA as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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