2025 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Differences | Moline, IL 

Commuter-friendly amenities and impressive fuel efficiency are what make the 2025 Subaru Impreza and 2025 Subaru Crosstrek attractive options. Both have two rows of comfortable seating, modern tech systems, and more. The key difference between these two Subaru vehicles lies in their body styles. The Impreza is a compact hatchback, while the Crosstrek is a compact SUV. The Crosstrek also offers off-road-ready capabilities in the form of its Wilderness trim. For more details, continue reading through this 2025 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek comparison crafted by the team at McLaughlin Subaru in Moline, IL.

If the new Subaru Impreza or Crosstrek have captured your interest, you might want to take a closer look at them with our individual Impreza review and Crosstrek review. To explore our selection of Subaru models, be sure to take a look at our Impreza inventory and Crosstrek inventory. Then, have a look at our current lease offers. Be sure to use our online form to schedule a test drive at our Subaru dealership near Bettendorf and Davenport, IA. If you have any questions for our team, you can give us a call at (309) 797-5654 or message us online. 

2025 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Exterior Styling

The 2025 Subaru Impreza is a compact hatchback with a gently sloping front end that blends subtly into its larger rear. Meanwhile, the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek has a solid, well-rounded SUV body style. While both offer available 18-inch wheels on select trims, the Impreza is standard with 16-inch wheels and the Crosstrek is standard with 17-inch wheels. If you opt for the Crosstrek Wilderness trim, you’ll find all-terrain tires in place of the all-season tires available throughout both model lineups. 

Available shared exterior features include:

• 18-in. wheels
• All-season tires
• LED steering responsive headlights with auto on/off
• LED fog lights
• Roof spoiler
• Heated, folding side mirrors with turn signal indicators
• Raised roof rails
• Power tilt/sliding moonroof

Available Impreza exterior features include: 

• 16-in. wheels

Available Crosstrek exterior features include: 

• 17-in. wheels
• All-terrain tires

2025 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Interior Amenities & Tech 

Inside the 2025 Subaru Impreza and 2025 Subaru Crosstrek, you’ll find soft upholstery options and individualized comfort options. Unwind after a long day with the heated front seats available in both vehicles. Cloth and sport cloth seat upholstery options are available throughout both lineups. If you opt for the Impreza, you can choose from sport cloth or RS cloth with red contrast accents. Meanwhile, the Crosstrek offers a sport cloth interior with yellow accents or a leather interior with orange accents. 

No matter which Subaru vehicle you choose, you’ll find a wealth of prime tech systems available. Both vehicles are equipped with dual 7-inch displays preloaded with SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia, which can be upgraded on higher level trims in either vehicle to an 11.6-inch SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus system. Crosstrek models also offer an optional Multimedia Navigation system, which comes with SiriusXM® Traffic® capability. If you’re craving an upgrade in sound quality, optional Harman Kardon® speakers can be equipped to either vehicle. 

Available shared interior features include:

• Heated front seats
• Cloth or sport cloth seat upholstery
• Six-way manual or ten-way power-adjustable driver's seat
• Four-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle
• Keyless access with push-button start
• Folding rear seat armrest with dual cup holders
• Dual-zone automatic climate control system

Available shared technology features include:

• Four speakers, six speakers, or Harman Kardon speakers
• SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia system with dual 7-in. displays or SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus with 11.6-in. display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• SiriusXM Travel Link® capability
• HD Radio™
• Bluetooth®
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
• Front and rear USB-A and USB-C input and charging ports

Available Impreza interior and technology features include: 

• RS cloth seat upholstery

Available Crosstrek interior and technology features include: 

• Perforated leather or StarTex® water-repellent seat upholstery
• SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Navigation with 11.6-in. display
• SiriusXM Traffic

2025 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Engine Specs & Road Performance 

Whether you opt for the 2025 Subaru Impreza or 2025 Subaru Crosstrek, you’ll find virtually identical engine options. Both offer a standard 2.0L SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder engine that gets swapped out for a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder engine on higher level trims. If you’re looking to tow a light trailer, you can tow up to 3,500 pounds with the Crosstrek Wilderness trim or 1,500 pounds with other Crosstrek models. The Impreza is not rated for towing. The Crosstrek also comes exclusively with X-MODE®, an engine and all-wheel drive (AWD) optimization tool. If you plan to spend a lot of time on the highway, the Impreza has a 5.1-inch ground clearance, while the Crosstrek has an 8.7-inch ground clearance throughout most of its lineup. 

In addition to towing, the Crosstrek Wilderness trim is great for off-roading as well. It comes with all-terrain tires and a 9.3-inch ground clearance for easier maneuvering over rough terrain. You’ll also appreciate the dual-function X-MODE available with the Crosstrek Wilderness and other higher level trims, which gives you access to deep snow/mud mode for the wetter times of the year. 

Engine specs for both vehicles are shown in the accompanying table. 

2025 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Dimensions 

While both the 2025 Subaru Impreza and 2025 Subaru Crosstrek have compact body styles, you’ll notice that the Crosstrek is about 5 inches taller than the Impreza, standing at 63 inches. Inside, both vehicles have nearly identical passenger volumes and the Impreza ultimately offers more cargo space — 56 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. The Crosstrek, meanwhile, offers up to 54.7 cubic feet of cargo space. To protect your gear in either vehicle, a retractable and removable cargo-area cover is available. 

Interior and exterior dimensions are shown in the accompanying table. 

2025 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Colors 

The 2025 Subaru Impreza and 2025 Subaru Crosstrek both offer a variety of exterior paint colors, including blues, silvers, grays, reds, and blacks. 

2025 Subaru Impreza Exterior Colors

• Crystal Black Silica
• Ice Silver Metallic
• Magnetite Gray Metallic
• Pure Red
• Crystal White Pearl
• Sapphire Blue Pearl
• Oasis Blue

2025 Subaru Crosstrek Exterior Colors

• Crystal Black Silica
• Ice Silver Metallic
• Magnetite Gray Metallic
• Offshore Blue Metallic
• Daybreak Blue Pearl
• Pure Red
• Sun Blaze Pearl
• Crystal White Pearl
• Sapphire Blue Pearl
• Alpine Green
• Lithium Red Pearl
• Geyser Blue

2025 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Driver Assistance Features 

The 2025 Subaru Impreza and 2025 Subaru Crosstrek are both well-equipped with driver assistance and safety features. Both include EyeSight® driver assist technology suites, which each offer very similar features, like advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering, pre-collision braking, and lane departure and sway warning. The Impreza EyeSight system also comes with pre-collision throttle management, while the Crosstrek EyeSight system is exclusive with lane-keep assist and automatic emergency steering. 

Available shared driver assist features include:

• Blind spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert
• High beam assist
• Rear vision camera
• EyeSight driver assist technology
• Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
• Pre-collision braking
• Lane departure and sway warning

Available Impreza driver assist features include: 

• EyeSight driver assist technology
• Pre-collision throttle management

Available Crosstrek driver assist features include: 

• Reverse automatic braking
• Electronic cruise control
• EyeSight driver assist technology
• Lane-keep assist
• Automatic emergency steering

2024 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Differences | Moline, IL

The 2024 Subaru Impreza and 2024 Subaru Crosstrek are both five-passenger vehicles designed to make your commutes easy and fun. What’s the difference between these two Subaru vehicles? The Impreza offers slightly more interior cargo capacity, while the Crosstrek has a bigger exterior. For more details, read through this 2024 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek comparison crafted by the McLaughlin Subaru team. You can also take a look at our Subaru Impreza review and Subaru Crosstrek overview.

If you’re interested in either of these Subaru vehicles, head over to our new Subaru Impreza inventory or Subaru Crosstrek inventory and pair your ideal model with a lease offer. Next, use our online form to schedule a test drive. If you have any questions, you can reach our Moline, IL, dealership by phone at (309) 726-4684 or through our contact form. Our Quad Cities dealership is proud to serve the communities of Bettendorf and Davenport, IA. 

2024 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Exterior Styling

Both the 2024 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek are sculpted Subaru vehicles with stand-out style. The Impreza offers 16- or 18-inch wheels, a 5.1-inch ground clearance, and roof crossbar mounting points. Meanwhile, the Crosstrek is built with either 17- or 18-inch wheels, standard 8.7-inch ground clearance or available 9.3-inch ground clearance on Wilderness models, and available raised roof rails. Illuminate the road with the LED steering responsive headlights and fog lights on both models. 

2024 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Interior Amenities & Tech

The 2024 Subaru Impreza and 2024 Subaru Crosstrek both offer comfortable cabins that can seat up to five passengers. Both include dual 7-inch displays loaded with a SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia system, or you can upgrade the system to an 11.6-inch display with a Multimedia Plus system on either model. Crosstrek models also offer an advanced Multimedia Navigation system on upper level trims, which is not available on the Impreza. Embrace the different seasons in both vehicles with heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. Other 2024 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek interior and infotainment features include: 

• Power windows with front auto-up/auto-down

• Keyless access with push-button start
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle
• Ten-way power driver’s seat
• Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• HD Radio™
• Bluetooth®
• Four or six-speaker sound system
• Ten-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system
• Illuminated front input and rear charging ports
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability

2024 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Engine Details & Road Performance

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza are designed to produce excellent fuel economy ratings while handling well in all types of weather. As with most Subaru models, both the Impreza and Crosstrek come with standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD). You’ll also find that both come with a Lineartronic® continuously variable transmission (CVT) and an available eight-speed manual mode. While you can tow up to 3,500 pounds in the Crosstrek when you select the Wilderness model, it’s not recommended that you tow with the Impreza. Both the Crosstrek and Impreza offer the same two SUBARU BOXER® engines, which you can find in the accompanying table, along with their specs. 

2024 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Dimensions

While the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is slightly bigger on the outside, it’s the Impreza that boasts the higher cargo capacity. Use the 60/40 split-folding rear seats on both models to take full advantage of their respective cargo capacities. Read through the accompanying Impreza and Crosstrek interior dimensions for a clearer picture of what to expect from these five-passenger vehicles. 

2024 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Colors

The 2024 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek both offer a wide range of colors. Whether you like a bright red or a classic silver, there’s an exterior color for you. The Crosstrek ultimately offers more exterior color options than the Impreza, but both have a healthy selection of subtle and bold options. We have outlined both sets of colors for your consideration. 

2024 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Driver Assistance Features

Protect your loved ones with the driver assistance features on the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and Subaru Impreza. While both models come with the EyeSight® driver assist technology suite, the included features differ slightly depending on the model. The Impreza EyeSight suite includes pre-collision throttle management, while the Crosstrek EyeSight suite instead includes lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking. Other than these differences, the EyeSight suite includes some of the same features on both models — advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering, pre-collision braking, and lane departure and sway warning. Other driver assist features offered on both models include: 

• High beam assist
• Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert
• Daytime running lights
• Rear vision camera

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Comparison | Moline, IL

Is it time for a new Subaru? Let the McLaughlin Subaru team assist you in finding the right one! Although categorized differently, the 2023 Subaru Impreza sedan and five-door sedan, and 2023 Subaru Crosstrek compact SUV share many crossover features. From standard EyeSight® driver assist features to SUBARU BOXER® engine technology, we’ll cover the many similarities and differences to help you make a confident decision.

Have questions? Get in touch with our Subaru dealership in Moline, IL, which also serves Bettendorf and Davenport, IA, by sending a message or calling (309) 726-4684. Search our new inventory for Impreza and Crosstrek model availability, and then schedule a test drive at McLaughlin Subaru. Looking for a good deal? Browse current finance and lease offers.

Read our Impreza review and Crosstrek review to learn more about each model. 

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Interior Features

Find a host of comfort-inducing and eye-catching features within the 2023 Subaru Impreza and Subaru Crosstrek. A six-way power driver’s seat is available on both models, as are a host of seating upholstery options. The Impreza is available with cloth, sport cloth with red contrast stitching, and leather-trimmed upholstery. On the Crosstrek, you can choose between cloth, cloth with orange contrast stitching, StarTex® water-repellent with yellow contrast stitching, leather-trimmed with orange contrast stitching, or leather-trimmed with blue contrast stitching upholstery.

Other available interior features include:

• Heated front seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Eight cup and bottle holders
• Automatic climate control system
• Aluminum alloy pedal covers (Impreza)
• Heated steering wheel (Crosstrek)
• Leather-wrapped shifter handle (Crosstrek)

Engine Specs & Performance

Offering stellar performance capabilities, the 2023 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek have a variety of performance capabilities to power you through your day. The Impreza is standard with a SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder engine, which is also an option on the Crosstrek. However, the Subaru Crosstrek can also be equipped with a more powerful SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder engine or a SUBARU BOXER plug-in hybrid four-cylinder engine. Of course, both the Impreza and Crosstrek are standard with Symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) for increased traction and stability.

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek MPG

The 2023 Subaru Impreza gets up to 28 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway. The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek gets up to 28 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway, while the plug-in hybrid model gets up to 90 MPGe.

Cargo Space & Seating Available

Because the Impreza is considered a sedan and the Crosstrek an SUV, the Crosstrek naturally has more cargo space. The Impreza has five-passenger seating and up to 12.3 cubic feet of cargo space in the sedan model and 20.8 cubic feet of cargo space in the five-door model. The Crosstrek has five-passenger seating and up to 55.3 cubic feet of cargo space. To utilize the cargo space to its full capacity, both the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza have convenient fold-flat rear seats.

Color Options Offered

• 2023 Subaru Impreza
• Crystal Black Silica
• Crystal White Pearl
• Crimson Red Pearl
• Ice Silver Metallic
• Lithium Red Pearl
• Magnetite Gray Metallic
• Ocean Blue Pearl
• Sapphire Blue Pearl

• 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
• Crystal Black Silica
• Cool-Gray Khaki
• Horizon Blue Pearl
• Crystal White Pearl
• Ice Silver Metallic
• Lagoon Blue Pearl
• Magnetite Gray
• Pure Red
• Plasma Yellow Pearl

Safety Features & Technology

Front and center on the Impreza and Crosstrek is the STARLINK® infotainment system, available with a 6- or 8-inch touchscreen and built-in navigation system. You can personalize your driving experience by utilizing Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ as well. These capabilities allow you to access your phone contacts, music library, and podcasts from the infotainment system for a streamlined behind-the-wheel experience.

Other available technologies include:

• Four- or six-speaker audio system, or Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 8-in. touchscreen
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
• Keyless access with push-button start and PIN code access
• 6.3-in. color multifunction display

Both the 2023 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek come standard with EyeSight driver assist technology, designed to help you better anticipate certain traffic conditions and situations. A rear vision camera is also standard, and other smart safety features like blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert (and lane change assist on the Impreza) are optional on certain Impreza and Crosstrek trims.

Available safety features include:

• EyeSight driver assist technology
• Pre-collision braking system
• Pre-collision throttle management
• Lane departure and sway warning with lane keep assist (Impreza)
• Lane departure and sway warning (Crosstrek)
• Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
• High beam assist
• Reverse automatic braking

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. Crosstrek Price

The 2023 Subaru Impreza starts at $19,795 MSRP, and the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek starts at $23,645 MSRP.