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2020 Subaru Impreza Trims Comparison

2020 Impreza trim level differences

Like many compacts, the 2020 Subaru Impreza is available as a sedan or a four-door hatchback. Features on the four trims are roughly identical for both body styles. The trims — base, Premium, Sport and Limited — are all powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (152 horsepower, 145 lb-ft) and pack all-wheel drive. Transmission choices include a five-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic.

As the name suggests, the base model is sparsely equipped. Highlights include keyless entry, a touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability, and a single USB port up front. The Premium counts alloy wheels, heated seats, an extra USB port and an upgraded audio system among its additions. Hatchbacks get roof rails and a cargo cover.

Subaru's EyeSight suite of driver aids is available on the base Impreza and standard on the Premium and above. It includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic braking, automatic reverse braking, and lane departure warning and mitigation.

Upgrading to the Sport primarily gets you larger wheels, sporty suspension tuning, and a larger touchscreen. Some unique visual touches also give it a little more flair. The Limited keeps some of the Sport's feature upgrades and adds LED headlights, leather upholstery, and automatic climate control among other features.

Which 2020 Impreza trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Impreza in Base trim is pretty spartan and lacks a lot of features most people have come to expect. We recommend stepping up to the Premium trim. The extra money gets you features such as heated seats, an extra USB port and a better audio system. Some other little things, such as the Premium's extra sound insulation, painted exterior trim and alloy wheels, help make it feel like far less of a budget model.

Compare 2020 Impreza trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
New Orleans, LA
Vehicle
Impreza Base
Impreza Premium
Impreza Sport
Impreza Limited
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl 5M
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Sport
2.0L 4cyl 5M
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Limited
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
Not Available
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
152 hp @ 6,000 rpm
152 hp @ 6,000 rpm
152 hp @ 6,000 rpm
152 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
145 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
145 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
145 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
145 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
Transmission
5-speed manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
5-speed manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
205/55R16
205/55R16
225/40R18
205/50R17
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 31 / 26 MPG
28 / 36 / 31 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
28 / 36 / 31 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
317 / 409 miles
370 / 475 miles
290 / 396 miles
370 / 475 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
Curb weight
2,989 lb.
3,104 lb.
3,084 lb.
3,150 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.4 in.
79.4 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
Height
58.9 in.
58.9 in.
58.9 in.
58.9 in.
Length
176.2 in.
176.2 in.
176.2 in.
176.2 in.
Wheelbase
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
20.8 cu. ft.
20.8 cu. ft.
20.8 cu. ft.
20.8 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
55.3 cu. ft.
55.3 cu. ft.
55.3 cu. ft.
55.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Leg Room
43.1 in.
43.1 in.
43.1 in.
43.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
Rear Head Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$38,437
$37,449
$38,281
$37,967
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.51
$0.5
$0.51
$0.51
Depreciation
$9,051
$9,563
$9,129
$9,609
Financing
$2,902
$3,231
$3,079
$3,376
Taxes & Fees
$1,627
$1,804
$1,724
$1,883
Fuel
$8,608
$7,221
$8,952
$7,221
Insurance
$6,870
$7,013
$6,716
$7,098
Maintenance
$6,556
$5,794
$5,858
$5,957
Repairs
$2,823
$2,823
$2,823
$2,823
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Ivory, cloth
Black, cloth
Ivory, cloth
Black, cloth
Ivory, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Ocean Blue Pearl
Dark Blue Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Dark Blue Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Ocean Blue Pearl
Lithium Red Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Ocean Blue Pearl
Dark Blue Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Dark Blue Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Ocean Blue Pearl