Honda Civic vs Subaru Impreza
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Subaru Impreza
Overview
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | Sport |
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,695 (best) | $26,595 |
| Lowest listing price | $23,822 | $16,250 (best) |
| Median listing price | $27,850 | $21,221 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $28,907 (best) | $29,333 |
| For sale now | 22 (best) | 13 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 36 MPG (best) | 30 MPG |
| City MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 41 MPG (best) | 34 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gal | 16.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 152 hp (best) |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.8 cu ft | 56 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lbs (best) | 3,249 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in (best) | 105.1 in |
| Length | 184.8 in (best) | 176.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in (best) | 70.1 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Subaru ImprezaSport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Honda Civic | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $24,695 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $26,595 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $26,695 MSRP | RS $29,495 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $27,895 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Sport Hybrid $29,395 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Sport Hybrid $30,595 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Si $31,495 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Sport Touring Hybrid $32,395 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Sport Touring Hybrid $33,595 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Type R $47,395 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Honda Civic22 for sale
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New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Meteorite Gray Metallic•Black4 mi$27,022MSRP $27,890Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Used2024 Honda Civic
Touring
Aegean Blue Metallic•Black42,293 mi$26,412Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Crystal Black Pearl•Black4 mi$28,222MSRP $29,090Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Used2024 Honda Civic
EX-L
Meteorite Gray Metallic•Black21,052 mi$25,733Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Platinum White Pearl•Black4 mi$28,300MSRP $29,545Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Used2025 Honda Civic
Sport
Meteorite Gray Metallic•Black19,188 mi$25,110Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Subaru Impreza13 for sale
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Used2024 Subaru Impreza
Base
Pure Red•black62,337 mi$21,221Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Used2022 Subaru Impreza
Premium
Magnetite Gray Metallic•Black87,640 mi$16,250Hanania Subaru of Orange Park
Jacksonville, FL
Used2021 Subaru Impreza
Premium
Crystal Black Silica•Ivory36,688 mi$19,999Novak Motors New Jersey
Lebanon, NJ
Used2022 Subaru Impreza
None
Crystal White Pearl•black73,563 mi$16,860North Bakersfield Toyota
Bakersfield, CA
Used2024 Subaru Impreza
2.5RS
Silver•Black45,203 mi$21,308Findlay Volkswagen St. George
St. George, UT
Certified2024 Subaru Impreza
Base
MAGNETITE GRAY METALLIC•Black20,598 mi$20,570Subaru of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Honda Civic vs Subaru Impreza FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Subaru Impreza?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Civic 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: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Subaru Impreza?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Honda Civic starts lower at $24,695. Live Honda Civic listings start at $23,822. Live Subaru Impreza listings start at $16,250.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Subaru Impreza?
- The 2026 Honda Civic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,695).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Subaru Impreza?
- The 2026 Honda Civic leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (49).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Subaru Impreza?
- The 2026 Honda Civic leads on horsepower in this comparison (315).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Civic vs 2026 Subaru Impreza?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Civic (5/5 NHTSA overall); Subaru Impreza (5/5 NHTSA overall).