Let’s start with a glance under the hood of the Toyota Corolla. Here, you’ll find a peppy 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine delivering 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque to your commutes.

The Subaru Impreza, on the other hand, falls short with 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0-liter 4-cylinder motor. So, you can expect a difference in performance and handling.

In addition to providing a dynamic blend of power, the Corolla is also incredibly efficient, earning an EPA-estimated 32 city/41 highway MPG.* Compare that to the Impreza’s EPA-estimated 27 city/34 highway MPG, and it’s clear you’ll be making more pit stops at the gas station in the Subaru.

Additionally, the Corolla is available with a hybrid motor that ups fuel economy to an EPA-estimated 53 city/46 highway MPG.* Subaru still can’t keep up since a hybrid engine isn’t available.

To ensure every driver stays firmly out of harm’s way, the Corolla comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, which includes the following systems, among others:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Automatic High Beams

From bringing your vehicle to a complete stop if a frontal collision seems possible to steering back into your lane, these features go to work to maximize protection. If you want similar features in the Impreza, though, you’ll need to upgrade to a higher trim level since they don’t come standard.

Want even more security behind the wheel? The Toyota Corolla is also armed with Proactive Driving Assist, which gently brakes as your car approaches curves in the road. Road Sign Assist also comes standard to alert you to detected speed limit and stop signs.

Unfortunately, neither of these advanced systems can be found in the Subaru Impreza.

No matter which of these sedans you choose, you’ll be able to have a curated listening experience thanks to Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration.

Simply plug your compatible device into the USB port and you’ll be instantly connected to an array of applications, such as your saved podcasts or music library.

To ensure you can see your desired apps as clearly as possible, the Toyota Corolla comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen along with six speakers for advanced listening. Upgrade to the 9-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system to turn your cabin into a concert hall.

The Subaru Impreza falls short with a standard 7-inch system with four speakers, making six speakers and a larger touchscreen available as a trim level upgrade.