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2020 Subaru Impreza

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Class: Midsize Cars
Body styles: 4dr Sedan, 5dr Hatch
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl
Horsepower: 152 hp
Transmission: CVT, 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Regular Gasoline
MPG (best): 31 combined · 28 city / 36 hwy
Length: 175.6–182.3 in
Curb weight: 3,034–3,047 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.

Watch out for

Modest powerUp to 152 hp, versus about 205 hp for similar 2020 models.
Emergency braking not standardAutomatic emergency braking is optional or limited to some trims.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 25 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 Subaru Impreza is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 182 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,034 lb (4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway), 12% better than the 2020 midsize car average of 27.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the visibility/wiper.

What changed for 2020

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2019 Impreza — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 Impreza →

Trims, performance & features

Engine152 hp2.0L 4-cyl

TransmissionCVT · 5-speed manual

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Premium+ES+BSDBase+ESSport+H/K+ES+BSDPremium+ESSport

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingSome trims

Forward collision warningSome trims

Blind-spot monitoringOptional

Lane departure warningSome trims

Lane keeping assistSome trims

Adaptive cruise controlSome trims

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Keyless startSome trims

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Lafayette, Indiana

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2020 Impreza configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Sedan	182.3 in	70.1 in	57.5 in	105.1 in	60.6 / 61 in	3,034 lb	60/40
5dr Hatch	175.6 in	70.1 in	58.3 in	105.1 in	60.6 / 61 in	3,047 lb	60/40

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Impreza 4-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	28 / 36 / 31	+12%	$2,150	282
Impreza 5-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	28 / 36 / 31	-1%	$2,150	288
Impreza Sport 4-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	27 / 36 / 30	+9%	$2,250	291
Impreza Sport 5-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	27 / 35 / 30	-4%	$2,250	292
Impreza 4-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 31 / 26	-6%	$2,600	337
Impreza Sport 4-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 31 / 26	-6%	$2,600	337
Impreza 5-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	All-Wheel Drive	24 / 31 / 26	-17%	$2,600	335
Impreza Sport 5-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 30 / 25	-20%	$2,700	351

7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

7/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Save $1,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

27.6 MPG2020 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2020 Subaru Impreza SW AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	5★ / 5★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	9.5%
2020 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	5★ / 5★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	9.5%

StandardElectronic stability control

OptionalForward collision warning

OptionalLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2020 Subaru Impreza SW AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2020 Subaru Impreza SW AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2020 midsize cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2020 Subaru Impreza (this car)	31 MPG	★★★★★	1
2020 Toyota Corolla	52 MPG	★★★★★	6
2020 Honda Civic	36 MPG	★★★★★	5
2020 Honda Accord	48 MPG	Not rated	6
2020 Nissan GT-R	18 MPG	Not rated	0
2020 Toyota Prius	56 MPG	★★★★★	0
2020 Mazda 3	30 MPG	Not rated	0

Recalls (1)

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Jul 29, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · 175,968 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 Subaru Impreza is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

85Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

2Involved a crash

2Involved a fire

2Injuries reported

7,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Visibility/Wiper52

Unknown Or Other17

Service Brakes5

Electrical System4

Engine3

Visibility › Windshield3

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking3

Air Bags3

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2020 Subaru Impreza buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Visibility/Wiper — 52 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
Service Brakes — 5 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
Electrical System — 4 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 7,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Subaru Impreza. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Impreza years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 Impreza	29	–	Not rated	0	0
2026 Impreza	29	176 in	Not rated	0	1
2025 Impreza	30	176 in	★★★★★	0	5
2024 Impreza	30	176 in	★★★★★	2	32
2023 Impreza	32	182.3 in	★★★★★	2	4
2022 Impreza	32	182.3 in	★★★★★	1	14
2021 Impreza	32	182.3 in	★★★★★	2	14
2019 Impreza	32	182.3 in	★★★★★	5	194
2018 Impreza	32	182.3 in	★★★★★	5	152

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Subaru. How we calculate this →