2024 Subaru Impreza vs. WRX | New Features & Specs Compared in Moline, IL

Looking for a sporty car that can take on all your challenges? Consider either the 2024 Subaru Impreza or 2024 Subaru WRX. What is the biggest difference between these two Subaru vehicles? The Subaru Impreza is best suited for commuting, while the Subaru WRX is a great performance vehicle for drivers looking to add excitement to their day. For more details on the differences between these two vehicles, read through this 2024 Subaru Impreza vs. WRX comparison crafted by the team at McLaughlin Subaru. 

Interested in seeing one or both of these Subaru vehicles in action? Head over to our new Subaru Impreza inventory or new Subaru WRX inventory and schedule a test drive with your favorite. If you have any questions, you can give our Moline, IL, dealership a call at (309) 726-4684 or message us online. We are squarely within the Quad Cities region, so if you’re coming from Bettendorf or Davenport, IA, we’re just a short hop over the border. 

Key Subaru WRX Features

Built with a zesty turbocharged engine, expansive infotainment touchscreen, and a host of performance capabilities, the 2024 Subaru WRX is a fun-to-drive turbo car ideal for getting your adrenaline pumping. 

Learn more about the Subaru WRX over on our review page and trims comparison. 

Key Subaru Impreza Features

Looking for ample cargo and passenger room, a choice between two engines, and advanced driver assistance features? Turn to the 2024 Subaru Impreza, a five-door hatchback. 

Come check out all the features included with the Impreza over at our review and trims guide. 

Interior Features & Cargo Space Available

Comfortable cabins and premium amenities are what make the 2024 Subaru Impreza and 2024 Subaru WRX excellent choices for drivers who want it all. The Impreza ultimately offers more space for cargo with 56 cubic feet behind the front seats with the rear seats folded down and 20.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats with the rear seats up. Meanwhile, the WRX offers 12.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats. Adjust your seat with the ten-way driver’s seat adjustment available on both. WRX drivers and front seat passengers will also appreciate the available Recaro® performance front seats. Interior features available on both Subaru vehicles include: 

• Ten-way power driver's seat
• Power tilt/sliding-glass moonroof
• Heated front seats
• Aluminum-alloy pedal covers
• 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle
• Leather-wrapped shifter handle
• Dual-zone automatic climate control system

Engine Options Offered

Embrace the capabilities designed for your specific driving style in either the 2024 Subaru Impreza or 2024 Subaru WRX. The WRX is the performance-focused vehicle and offers a turbocharged engine and a choice between a fully-synchronized six-speed manual transmission, depending on the model you select. Meanwhile, the Impreza comes with a Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission). Both the Lineartronic CVT and Subaru performance transmission also offer an available eight-speed manual mode. The Impreza and WRX, as with most Subaru models, are standard with symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD). Engine specs for both models include: 

Technology & Safety Features Available

Whether you pick the 2024 Subaru WRX or 2024 Subaru Impreza, you’ll find advanced technology at your fingertips. The Subaru WRX is standard with an 11.6-inch STARLINK® Multimedia Plus, while this feature is available on higher level Impreza trims. Instead, the Impreza is standard with dual 7-inch displays with a STARLINK Multimedia system loaded. While both models offer Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, only the Impreza comes with wireless smartphone connectivity. Technology features available on both models include: 

• Harman Kardon® premium audio system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
• AM/FM stereo
• HD Radio™
• Bluetooth®

The driver assistance features on the 2024 Subaru Impreza and WRX are virtually indistinguishable, with one exception. The Impreza offers a DriverFocus® distraction mitigation system that is not available on the WRX, and is designed to help you keep your attention on the :road, even during long road trips. Other than that, both offer similar EyeSight® driver assist features, as well as various other features. Features available on both models include: 

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

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. WRX Comparison | Moline, IL

If you’re looking to take the world on with gusto, consider either the 2023 Subaru Impreza or 2023 Subaru WRX. The key difference between these two Subaru vehicles is that the Impreza is offered in either a sedan or five-door body style, while the WRX body style is a small car. For more information, read through this 2023 Subaru Impreza vs. WRX comparison crafted by the McLaughlin Subaru team. 

Intrigued by either of these Subaru vehicles? For further details, you can check out our Subaru Impreza review or Subaru WRX review. Next, take a look at our new Subaru Impreza inventory or new Subaru WRX inventory, then use our online form to schedule a test drive. Have questions? Give our Moline, IL, dealership a call at (309) 726-4684 or message us through our contact form. 

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. WRX Interior Features

Prioritize relaxation in either the 2023 Subaru Impreza or WRX. You can adjust your seat as needed with the six-way manual or power driver’s seat in the Impreza, while WRX drivers can adjust their seats with eight-way manual or power adjustability or ten-way power adjustment. You’ll also find that the WRX offers Recaro® performance design front seats with height and tilt adjustable head restraints and red stitching and a flat-bottom steering wheel, also with red stitching. 

Introduce your friends and family to new music with the optional eight-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system offered on the Impreza or available 11-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system available on the WRX. Select your favorite apps from either the 6.5- or 8-inch SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia infotainment system on the Impreza or dual 7-inch or 11.6-inch Multimedia infotainment system on the WRX. 

Shared Impreza and WRX interior and infotainment features include: 

• Heated front seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle
• Aluminum alloy pedal covers
• Power side mirrors
• Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• Bluetooth®
• HD Radio™
• SiriusXM® Traffic® and Travel Link®
• Six-speaker sound system
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. WRX Size & Cargo Space Available

The 2023 Subaru Impreza and WRX offer roomy accommodations for you and your passengers. If you need space for longer cargo, use the 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks standard on both models. Discover interior dimensions for the 2023 Subaru Impreza sedan, five-door, and WRX sedan in the following table. 

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. WRX Specs & Performance

Dynamic performance and precision-tuned handling make driving the 2023 Subaru WRX or Impreza a fun time. Both are standard with symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) and offer Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE®). If you choose the Impreza, this model is standard with a five-speed manual transmission and available with a Lineartronic® continuously variable transmission (CVT). The energetic WRX, meanwhile, offers either a fully synchronized six-speed manual transmission or Subaru Performance transmission with eight-speed manual mode, paddle shifters, and auto vehicle hold. View Impreza and WRX engine specs in the accompanying table. 

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. WRX Ground Clearance & Tire Size

Take on your drive with help from the ground clearance and a variety of wheel sizes and tire options in the 2023 Subaru Impreza and WRX. The Impreza has a 5.1-inch ground clearance, while the WRX offers a 5.4-inch ground clearance. You’ll find you can select between wheels 16 to 18 inches in size on the Impreza or 17 to 18 inches in size on the WRX. Examine tire options for each model in the following lists. 

2023 Subaru Impreza Tires

• 205/55 R16 89V all-season tires

• 205/50 R17 89V all-season tires
• 225/40 R18 88V all-season tires

2023 Subaru WRX Tires

• 235/45 R17 97W summer-performance tires
• 245/40 R18 97Y summer-performance tires

2023 Subaru Impreza vs. WRX Safety Options

Protect your loved ones with help from driver assistance features offered with the 2023 Subaru Impreza and WRX. While both offer a EyeSight® driver assist technology suite, the suite differs slightly depending on the model. The Impreza EyeSight suite includes a pre-collision throttle management system, while the WRX EyeSight suite includes advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering. Other than those two features, the driver assist features offered are virtually the same across both models and you can view them in the following list. 

• Electronic cruise control
• High beam assist
• Blind-spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert
• Reverse automatic braking
• Rear vision camera
• Traction control system
• EyeSight driver assist technology
• Pre-collision braking system
• Lane departure and sway warning with lane keep assist