Reasons to pick Kia Niro
- 1you want the lower price of entry: LX Hybrid starts at $30,845.
- 2efficiency matters: LX PHEV bottoms out at 2.1 L/100 km.
- 3you want the richer top trim: SX reaches 6 core tracked features.
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2026 Kia Niro vs 2026 Subaru Impreza
Your comparison
NirovsImpreza
- Price−$82
- Efficiency6.1 L/100 km
- Cargo+219 L
- Rows won4–2
Niro starts $82 lower. Niro wins efficiency by 6.1 L/100 km. Niro gives you 219 L more cargo room. Niro reaches 6 core tracked features at the top trim. 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.
Kia NiroSubaru Impreza
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$82 lower
Niro
$30,845
LX Hybrid
Impreza
$30,927
Convenience 5-door
Average trim price$5,944 lower
Niro
$39,801
9 tracked trims
Impreza
$33,857
3 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Niro | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $30,927 Convenience 5-door | $82 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $39,801 9 tracked trims | $33,857 3 tracked trims | $5,944 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 2.1 L/100 km LX PHEV | 8.2 L/100 km Convenience 5-door | 6.1 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 1,586 L Best published cargo figure | 219 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features EX PHEV at $38,845 | 4 features Touring 5-door at $34,257 | +1 feature |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features SX at $39,545 | 4 features Touring 5-door at $34,257 | +2 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Niro, 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 3Niro vs Impreza
Pair overlap3 shared1 one-sided
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 upholsteryLeft sooner
Niro
$32,845
EX Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats
Impreza
$34,257
Touring 5-door
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Subaru Canada WebPage CarID 1580; ModelCode TGATP Normalized fit features: awd, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 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); Heated leather wrapped heated steering wheel with SI-DRIVE
Premium audioRight sooner
Niro
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
Impreza
$34,257
Touring 5-door
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Subaru Canada WebPage CarID 1580; ModelCode TGATP Normalized fit features: awd, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 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); Heated leather wrapped heated steering wheel with SI-DRIVE
Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner
Niro
$35,545
EX Premium Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
Impreza
$36,387
RS 5-door
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Subaru Canada WebPage CarID 1581; ModelCode TGARS Normalized fit features: awd, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM Satellite Radio with Travel Link (subscription required); Power tilting and sliding sunroof with sunshade
Seat memoryLeft only
Niro
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
Impreza
—
Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Niro unlocks it $1,412 sooner. | $32,845 EX Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats | $34,257 Touring 5-door Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Subaru Canada WebPage CarID 1580; ModelCode TGATP Normalized fit features: awd, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 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); Heated leather wrapped heated steering wheel with SI-DRIVE | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Impreza unlocks it $5,288 sooner. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $34,257 Touring 5-door Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Subaru Canada WebPage CarID 1580; ModelCode TGATP Normalized fit features: awd, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 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); Heated leather wrapped heated steering wheel with SI-DRIVE | Right sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Niro unlocks it $842 sooner. | $35,545 EX Premium Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $36,387 RS 5-door Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Subaru Canada WebPage CarID 1581; ModelCode TGARS Normalized fit features: awd, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM Satellite Radio with Travel Link (subscription required); Power tilting and sliding sunroof with sunshade | Left sooner |
Seat memoryExpanded Only Niro reaches seat memory. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
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.
Kia Niro$30,845
LX Hybrid
4.4 L/100 km efficiency2 features
Subaru Impreza$30,927
Convenience 5-door
8.2 L/100 km efficiency2 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro | LX Hybrid | $30,845 | 4.4 L/100 km | 2 |
| Subaru Impreza | Convenience 5-door | $30,927 | 8.2 L/100 km | 2 |
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