Compare Subaru Impreza

Find the Right Features for Your New Car: The 2026 Subaru Impreza vs the 2026 Honda Civic and 2026 Mazda3

Hatchbacks offer incredible versatility that helps you handle daily drives and weekend adventures in Nashville. The 2026 Subaru Impreza is a standout choice for drivers seeking dynamic driving and a comfortable cabin. We put it head-to-head with other popular options - the 2026 Honda Civic and the 2026 Mazda3 - to help you drive home in one that matches your lifestyle.

Seeing performance features, interior options, and innovative technology for each model provides a well-rounded view of what they offer. Starting your search with our comparison can save you time finding the model you want in your driveway. Having all the information in one place means you won't need to click between websites to see what the 2026 Impreza, Civic, and Mazda3 can do.

You deserve a vehicle that instills confidence wherever you go, and our team can help you find it. Explore the Darrell Waltrip Subaru new inventory online to see an overview of each new Impreza on our lot. Schedule a test drive in Franklin for an even closer look at what our vehicles can do.

2026 Subaru Impreza vs 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback 

• You'll find a higher starting price for the 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback than the 2026 Subaru Impreza hatchback.
• The 2026 Impreza offers 152 or 180 horsepower. The 2026 Civic Hatchback only has 150 horsepower unless you upgrade to a hybrid powertrain.
• Every 2026 Subaru Impreza has Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive is not available for the 2026 Honda Civic.
• A continuously variable automatic transmission provides smooth acceleration for both models.
• Folding the rear seats will give the 2026 Impreza more cargo space than the 2026 Civic.

• Dual-zone climate control is standard for the 2026 Impreza. You would need to upgrade the 2026 Civic to include dual-zone climate control.
• The 2026 Impreza has an 11.6-inch infotainment screen on every trim. The new Honda Civic has a 7.0- or 9.0-inch screen.
• LED Steering Responsive Headlights provide incredible visibility for the 2026 Subaru Impreza. There is no similar system in the 2026 Civic.
• The 2026 Impreza includes roof crossbar mounting points. No Honda Civic offers the same feature.
• Both trims of the 2026 Impreza offer a power tilt/sliding glass moonroof. Only Civic Hybrid models can include a one-touch power moonroof with tilt.

2026 Subaru Impreza vs 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback 

• Enjoy Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive in any 2026 Subaru Impreza. The 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback requires an upgrade for all-wheel drive.
• Dual-zone climate control is not standard for the Mazda3, but it is standard in the new Impreza.
• Choose the 2026 Impreza for a larger infotainment screen than the 2026 Mazda3.
• More legroom in the 2026 Impreza maximizes comfort for you and your travelers, making it a better choice for road trips and errands in Nashville than the Mazda3.
• You'll find more passenger space in the 2026 Subaru Impreza than in the 2026 Mazda Mazda3.

• Pack more gear and equipment in the 2026 Subaru Impreza with a larger cargo area than the 2026 Mazda Mazda3.
• You'll have a Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) in the 2026 Impreza. The 2026 Mazda3 has a six-speed automatic or manual transmission.
• LED Steering Responsive Headlights are standard for the 2026 Impreza but are not equipped on any 2026 Mazda3.
• The new Impreza has wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone connectivity. You would need to upgrade the new Mazda3 to include wireless connectivity.
• You cannot include heated front seats on the base trim of the 2026 Mazda3, but they are optional on the base trim of the 2026 Impreza. Both models make it standard on upgraded trims.