2017 Hyundai Elantra vs 2017 Subaru Impreza

2017 Hyundai Elantra

2017 Subaru Impreza

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ECO 1.4T DCT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra ECO 1.4T DCT	32	40	$19,928	$20,650
Elantra Limited 2.0L Automatic	28	37	$21,311	$22,350
Elantra Limited 2.0L Automatic PZEV	28	37	$21,311	$22,350
Elantra SE 2.0L Automatic	29	38	$17,566	$18,150
Elantra SE 2.0L Automatic PZEV	29	38	$17,566	$18,150
Elantra SE 2.0L Manual	26	36	$16,621	$17,150
Elantra Sport 1.6T Automatic	26	33	$21,799	$22,750
Elantra Sport 1.6T Manual	22	30	$20,765	$21,650
Elantra Value Edition 2.0L Automatic	28	37	$19,550	$20,250
Elantra GT Automatic	24	32	$19,071	$19,800
Elantra GT Manual	24	32	$18,121	$18,800

2017 Subaru Impreza

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,928

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,650

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$344 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

We miss the brash, buzzy looks, for sure—but the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is now one of the most refined economy cars on the road.

The 2017 Subaru Impreza blends sensible road manners with all-wheel drive and a digestible price. It's right in line with compact competitors, all of which offer something different in the segment.

TCC Likes

Tames down styling excesses
Much quieter, smoother ride
More space in an already spacious car

Sleeker styling, lower nose
All-wheel drive standard
Excellent EyeSight safety system

TCC Dislikes

Milder styling isn't as distinctive
No gains in power
Lots of black plastic trim inside

Very little high-end power
Styling busy in some views
Interior materials only average

Fuel Economy

City

32 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.8

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

179.9

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

17.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65TR15

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2857

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.4 L/83

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

128 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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