Subaru Impreza vs MG 5

The Subaru Impreza starts from $33,490 before on-road costs, while the MG 5 opens at $30,990. That makes the MG 5 the more affordable entry point by $2,500.

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 $37,672 for the Subaru Impreza and $32,990 for the MG 5.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the MG 5 by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

The Subaru Impreza holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the MG 5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG 5 packs more ADAS features with 4 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 0 in the Subaru Impreza.

Both include the essentials: core safety systems. Airbag count is 9 in the Subaru Impreza and 6 in the MG 5. The MG 5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Subaru Impreza misses.

The Subaru Impreza features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the MG 5 gets a 10-inch display.

The MG 5 counters with Apple CarPlay that the Subaru Impreza does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Impreza gets cloth upholstery while the MG 5 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Subaru Impreza and 1-zone in the MG 5.

The Subaru Impreza uses a Petrol I4 Boxer producing 115kW and 196Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout.

The MG 5 responds with a 1.5L Turbo Petrol making 119kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The MG 5 has the clear power advantage at 119kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Impreza measures 4,490mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 185mm shorter than the MG 5 at 4,675mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 291L in the Subaru Impreza and 401L in the MG 5, giving the MG 5 a 110L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the Subaru Impreza and $1,824/year for the MG 5. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the MG 5.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (Subaru Impreza) vs $1,824 (MG 5). The MG 5 saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Impreza) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG 5). The MG 5 has longer coverage.