Which is better: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2026 Subaru Impreza?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ford Taurus vs 2026 Subaru Impreza on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2026 Subaru Impreza?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Subaru Impreza starts lower at $26,595. Live Ford Taurus listings start at $9,996. Live Subaru Impreza listings start at $16,250.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2026 Subaru Impreza?

The 2026 Subaru Impreza leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,595).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2026 Subaru Impreza?

The 2026 Subaru Impreza leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).

Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2026 Subaru Impreza?

The 2019 Ford Taurus leads on horsepower in this comparison (365).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2026 Subaru Impreza?

The 2019 Ford Taurus leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Ford Taurus vs 2026 Subaru Impreza?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Taurus (5/5 NHTSA overall); Subaru Impreza (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Ford Taurus vs Subaru Impreza

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2019 Ford Taurus

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Overview

Spec	Ford TaurusSE	Subaru ImprezaSport
Selected trim	SE	Sport
Body style	Sedan	Hatchback
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas
Model year	2019	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Ford TaurusSE	Subaru ImprezaSport
MSRP	$27,800	$26,595 (best)
Lowest listing price	$9,996 (best)	$16,250
Median listing price	$12,999 (best)	$21,221
Highest listing price	$14,999 (best)	$29,333
For sale now	3	13 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Ford TaurusSE	Subaru ImprezaSport
Combined MPG	21 MPG	30 MPG (best)
City MPG	18 MPG	27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	26 MPG	34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	19 gal (best)	16.6 gal

Performance

Spec	Ford TaurusSE	Subaru ImprezaSport
Horsepower	288 hp (best)	152 hp
Torque	254 lb-ft (best)	145 lb-ft
Engine size	3.5 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	flat 4

Size & capability

Spec	Ford TaurusSE	Subaru ImprezaSport
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	20.1 cu ft	56 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	1,000 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,917 lbs	3,249 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	5.1 in (best)
Wheelbase	112.9 in (best)	105.1 in
Length	202.9 in (best)	176.2 in
Width	76.2 in (best)	70.1 in
Height	60.7 in (best)	58.3 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Ford TaurusSE	Subaru ImprezaSport
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Ford Taurus	Subaru Impreza
1	SE $27,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Sport $26,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	SEL $30,230 MSRP	RS $29,495 MSRP
3	SEL $32,080 MSRP	—
4	Limited $37,310 MSRP	—
5	Limited $39,160 MSRP	—
6	SHO $42,975 MSRP	—

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