Subaru Impreza vs BYD Seal Comparison

    Subaru Impreza

    BYD Seal

    2025 Subaru
    Impreza
    vs
    2025 BYD
    Seal
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2024 Subaru Impreza AWD 2.0S review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 BYD Seal review
    This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
    Based on the Subaru Impreza 2.0S (AWD)
    Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L
    330 to 375 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $31,990 - $38,990
    $46,990 - $65,748
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Only affordable AWD hatch available
    • Nice interior treatment
    • Relatively affordable
    Misses
    • Lacking backseat amenities
    • No real fun-factor
    • Engine/transmission combo feels sluggish
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent value
    • Neck-snapping acceleration
    • Comfortable, refined manners
    Misses
    • Not tuned to be a sports sedan
    • Premium-spec makes more sense
    • Storage and charging off the pace

    Colours Available

    All 2024 Impreza variants are available in the following colours:

    • Oasis Blue
    • Pure Red
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Crystal White Pearl

    Only a black interior is available.

    The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:

    • Arctic Blue
    • Atlantis Grey
    • Aurora White
    • Cosmos Black
    • Shark Grey

    Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.

    Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.

    The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.

    Specs

    Type
    PETROL DIRECT INJECTION-
    Size (cc)
    1995-
    Size (L)
    2.0L-
    Cylinders
    4-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    115kW150kW - 390kW
    Power RPM
    6000-
    Torque
    196Nm310Nm - 670Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000-
    Bore Stroke
    90-
    Compression Ratio
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