Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Cruze
Overview | |
MSRP$18,395 | MSRP$16,975 |
Listings391 | Listings284 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryIf you’re looking for a sensible, all-wheel drive car, there are plenty of crossovers out there. But if a sedan or hatchback is more to your liking, the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza is one of your only choices. It’s also a great car. But chances are that you already know that. After all, Subaru has one of the highest owner loyalty rates of any vehicle brand. If you’re buying an Impreza, it probably isn’t your first Subaru—and it likely won’t be your last. While the Impreza isn’t as refined as it could be, it is affordable, safe, and practical. And that’s why we think it will please both longtime Subaru fans and new owners alike. | |
Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 152 hp H4 | Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 152 hp H4 | Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.3 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2974 lbs | Curb Weight2835 lbs |
Height57.3 in | Height57.4 in |
Length182.1 in | Length183.7 in |
Width70.0 in | Width70.5 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1325 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $18,395 | $16,975 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | If you’re looking for a sensible, all-wheel drive car, there are plenty of crossovers out there. But if a sedan or hatchback is more to your liking, the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza is one of your only choices. It’s also a great car. But chances are that you already know that. After all, Subaru has one of the highest owner loyalty rates of any vehicle brand. If you’re buying an Impreza, it probably isn’t your first Subaru—and it likely won’t be your last. While the Impreza isn’t as refined as it could be, it is affordable, safe, and practical. And that’s why we think it will please both longtime Subaru fans and new owners alike. | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 152 hp H4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 152 hp H4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque | 145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.3 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2974 lbs | 2835 lbs |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.4 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 70.5 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1325 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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