Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza Review

Utility
The Toyota Corolla is likely a better choice than the Subaru Impreza regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or massive pets. Neither the Corolla nor the Subaru Impreza has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. Towing is markedly more the Impreza's forte than it is the Toyota Corolla's.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Subaru packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Corolla down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Impreza than the Toyota Corolla because of its more capacious tank. The Subaru Impreza and the Toyota Corolla compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota Corolla to the dealership as the Impreza. When it comes to MSRP, the Subaru Impreza costs considerably more than the Toyota. The Toyota Corolla will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Subaru Impreza.

Handling
The Subaru Impreza and the Corolla have about comparable tires. With their similar turning radiuses, the Subaru Impreza and the Toyota Corolla very likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Impreza has a more sizeable engine than the Toyota Corolla. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Subaru Impreza packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Corolla in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Corolla offers a bit more head room than the Subaru Impreza, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Corolla provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Subaru Impreza does.

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