Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Subaru Impreza Review

Performance
With its very low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Subaru Impreza will knock you back into your seat when you step on the gas.

Handling
With their similar turning radiuses, the Subaru Impreza and the Toyota Camry Hybrid most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Impreza's engine isn't much larger than the Camry Hybrid's. The Toyota Camry Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Subaru Impreza regarding torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Subaru Impreza is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Utility
Neither the Camry Hybrid nor the Subaru Impreza has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Camry Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Subaru Impreza, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Camry Hybrid make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Subaru Impreza.

Dimensions
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is considerably heavier than the Subaru Impreza. The Subaru Impreza's tank is approximately the same size as the Toyota's, though the Toyota Camry Hybrid's is a bit more capacious. The Subaru Impreza and the Toyota Camry Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota Camry Hybrid's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Impreza may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Camry Hybrid to the dealership as the Subaru Impreza. The Subaru Impreza isn't much less costly than the Toyota Camry Hybrid in terms of MSRP. The Subaru Impreza will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Overview
The Subaru Impreza and the Toyota have the same basic after-sale protection.