Honda Civic vs Subaru Impreza

The Honda Civic starts from $43,250 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Impreza opens at $36,490. That makes the Subaru Impreza the more affordable entry point by $6,760.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $49,900 for the Honda Civic and $37,672 for the Subaru Impreza.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Civic by roughly $4,705 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Civic and Subaru Impreza hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Honda Civic and 83% for the Subaru Impreza.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Honda Civic, against 1 on the Subaru Impreza.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda Civic and 9 in the Subaru Impreza.

The Honda Civic features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Impreza gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments.

The Honda Civic stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Subaru Impreza. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Civic gets leather upholstery while the Subaru Impreza offers cloth.

The Honda Civic uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.

The Subaru Impreza responds with a Petrol I4 Boxer making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.

The Honda Civic has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Civic measures 4,560mm long on a 2,733mm wheelbase, 70mm longer than the Subaru Impreza at 4,490mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Civic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 410L in the Honda Civic and 291L in the Subaru Impreza, giving the Honda Civic a 119L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,197/year for the Honda Civic and $2,138/year for the Subaru Impreza. That is a $941 annual difference in favour of the Honda Civic.

Estimated annual total: $1,197 (Honda Civic) vs $2,138 (Subaru Impreza). The Honda Civic saves you roughly $941 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Impreza). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Civic)—.