Which Compact Car is Right For You? Subaru Impreza vs. Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla

If you're currently in the market for a new car, whether it be for daily commutes, long adventures, or even family friendly mobility, the new Subaru Impreza is a great option for all of your needs and then some. With tremendous capability to take on even the worst weather we get here in Erie, PA and in the surrounding Jamestown, NY, Ashtabula and Meadville areas, the Impreza provides you with confidence every time you get behind the wheel. In order to provide you with some perspective surrounding the terrific value the Impreza has to offer drivers here in the greater Erie area, we're going to compare it to two of its main rivals: the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla. All of our comparisons will be made at base model level for each vehicle in order to avoid confusing add-ons that might skew your perception about which one is going to work best for you!

Subaru Impreza vs. Honda Civic

• The Impreza and the Civic are now available in both a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback model. In both cases, the Impreza offers more passenger volume, while the five-door hatchback model offers a greater maximum cargo capacity than the Civic.
• Every Impreza model comes equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, while the Civic isn't available with all-wheel drive at any level.
• The Impreza has a smaller turning diameter than the Civic, making it easier to maneuver in and out of tight spots and traffic.

Subaru Impreza vs. Toyota Corolla

• The Impreza is available in both a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback model while the Corolla is only available as a four-door sedan.
• Both the Impreza models offer a higher passenger volume than the Corolla.
• The Impreza comes equipped with a larger engine than the Corolla, with 148-horsepower compared to 132-horsepower in the Corolla
• Even with a larger engine, the Impreza is able to offer a higher estimated fuel economy than the Corolla does.
• Every Impreza model comes equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, while the Corolla doesn't offer all-wheel drive.