The 2014 Subaru Impreza stands more or less alone in the segment as an economy car with standard all-wheel drive.
Most don't even have it as an option.The Mazda 3 has been redesigned for 2014, and it's a real looker with a lot of available technology and one of the sportiest driving feels available.
The Kia Forte costs less, but offers more options in a sleeker package with better fuel economy.
The VW Golf and Jetta both offer TDI clean-diesel models, which may appeal to some of Subaru's more earth-conscious shoppers.
Other alternatives include the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus.
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The 2014 Subaru Impreza remains the only option in its class to come equipped with standard all-wheel-drive, where many don't offer it all. It's tough, practical, and looks good, too. |
The 2014 Kia Forte finds better focus with well-rounded performance and grabby good looks, but its safety scores concern us. |
The 2014 Mazda 3 stands out from the small-car crowd, with its sport-car-influenced proportions and sporty driving experience; but its tight, noisy cabin means that it’s not at all the best pick for pragmatists. |
The 2014 Volkswagen Golf hatchback offers excellent handling and a good ride, premium interior design and materials, and a range of engines--including the efficient TDI diesel--but at a premium price. |
Civic who? Corolla what? The Hyundai Elantra's one of the new standard bearers in the compact class, with 38-mpg fuel economy, better safety, and class-leading standard features. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $17,895 | $15,900 | $16,945 | $19,995 | $16,695 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 25 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-5 | Gas I4 |
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| Compact Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize cars |
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| 4-Door Manual 2.0i | 4-Door Sedan Manual LX | 4-Door Sedan Manual i SV | 4-Door HB Automatic PZEV | 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS (Alabama Plant) *Ltd Avail* |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual |
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| 2014 Subaru Impreza vs. 2014 Kia Forte | 2014 Subaru Impreza vs. 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2014 Subaru Impreza vs. 2014 Volkswagen Golf | 2014 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 Hyundai Elantra | |
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