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 Peugeot 308 Comparison
Subaru Impreza
Peugeot 308
2022 Subaru
Impreza
vs
2024 Peugeot
308
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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 Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
330 to 360 km
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$43,990 - $64,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
Colours Available
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 10.5 | |
