7.8
2021 Subaru Impreza review
Stalwart for the small-hatch segment might be getting along a bit, but it still packs a decent swing in the value for money stakes.
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Curt Dupriez
2022 Subaru Impreza vs 2024 Hyundai i30 Comparison
Subaru Impreza
Hyundai i30
2022 Subaru
Impreza
vs
2024 Hyundai
i30
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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Based on the Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S (AWD)
Based on the Hyundai i30 N LINE MHEV
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
330 to 360 km
42L - 50L
164 to 425 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$24,000 - $55,500
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CarExpert's Take
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of equipment
- Lots of safety
- All-wheel-drive surety
Misses
- Workmanlike powertrain
- Some cabin design quirks
- Lacks genuine small-car benchmarking
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Attractive looks
- Sporty performance, handling
- Comfortable, upmarket interior
Misses
- Prices are up
- Bothersome driveline quirks
- Outdated infotainment
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
Regular i30s:
- Polar White
- Fluidic Metal ($595 extra)
- Amazon Grey ($595 extra)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra)
- Fiery Red ($595 extra)
- Intense Blue ($595 extra)
i30 N models:
- Polar White (both)
- Performance Blue (both)
- Shadow Grey (hatch)
- Engine Red (hatch)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra, both)
- Dark Knight ($595, hatch only)
- Intense Blue $595, sedan only)
- Fiery Red ($595, sedan only)
- Fluid Metal ($595, sedan only)
- Cyber Grey ($595, sedan only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1483 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 104kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 180Nm - 392Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 9.5 - 13 | |
