Reasons to pick Hyundai Santa Cruz
- 1you prefer the compact pickup with the clearer 3-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.
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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs 2026 Subaru Impreza
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
Santa CruzvsImpreza
- Price−$11,072
- Efficiency2.2 L/100 km
- Cargo+822 L
- Rows won0–4
Impreza starts $11,072 lower. Impreza wins efficiency by 2.2 L/100 km. Impreza gives you 822 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Hyundai Santa CruzSubaru Impreza
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$11,072 lower
Santa Cruz
$41,999
Preferred AWD
Impreza
$30,927
Convenience 5-door
Average trim price$12,809 lower
Santa Cruz
$46,666
3 tracked trims
Impreza
$33,857
3 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Subaru Impreza | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $41,999 Preferred AWD | $30,927 Convenience 5-door | $11,072 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $46,666 3 tracked trims | $33,857 3 tracked trims | $12,809 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 10.4 L/100 km XRT | 8.2 L/100 km Convenience 5-door | 2.2 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 764 L Best published cargo figure | 1,586 L Best published cargo figure | 822 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | 2,268 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | — Not published | Only Hyundai reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | Thin data |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | Thin data |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Santa Cruz, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Subaru Impreza.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows4beyond the core table
Model reach4 vs 2Santa Cruz vs Impreza
Pair overlap2 shared2 one-sided
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
Adaptive cruise controlLeft only
Santa Cruz
$47,499
XRT
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability
Impreza
—
Doesn’t reach it
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
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Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
Wireless chargingLeft only
Santa Cruz
$47,499
XRT
Wireless Charging Pad
Impreza
—
Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Premium audioRight sooner
Santa Cruz
$50,499
Ultimate AWD
Bose premium audio system with 8-speakers
Impreza
$34,257
Touring 5-door
11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM capability‡ (subscription required)
Moonroof / sunroofRight sooner
Santa Cruz
$47,499
XRT
Power Sunroof
Impreza
$36,387
RS 5-door
Power tilting and sliding sunroof with sunshade
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Subaru Impreza | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Santa Cruz reaches adaptive cruise control. | $47,499 XRT Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Subaru Impreza | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Santa Cruz reaches wireless charging. | $47,499 XRT Wireless Charging Pad | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Subaru Impreza | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium audioExpanded Impreza unlocks it $16,242 sooner. | $50,499 Ultimate AWD Bose premium audio system with 8-speakers | $34,257 Touring 5-door 11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM capability‡ (subscription required) | Right sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Impreza unlocks it $11,112 sooner. | $47,499 XRT Power Sunroof | $36,387 RS 5-door Power tilting and sliding sunroof with sunshade | Right sooner |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Hyundai Santa Cruz$41,999
Preferred AWD
10.7 L/100 km efficiency1 features
Subaru Impreza$30,927
Convenience 5-door
8.2 L/100 km efficiency1 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | Preferred AWD | $41,999 | 10.7 L/100 km | 1 |
| Subaru Impreza | Convenience 5-door | $30,927 | 8.2 L/100 km | 1 |