Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
27 City / 36 HWY
Horsepower
148
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bobby G
It can fit more than you think.
I like the basic layout of the interior of the car. I love that it is a manual transmission. I love the balance between performance and practical use.
accountCircle Taylor P
Safety and reliability is phenomenal!
Reliability of this Subaru is exceptional. I rarely have any difficulties with it. Even when I have regular maintenance upgrades, parts for this vehicle are not that expensive and are affordable to purchase. Comfort to sit in and gets great gas mileage.
accountCircle Alicia h
Great mileage with all wheel drive
Great mileage with all wheel drive and powerful engine for the size
accountCircle Sarah D
It's all wheel drive and is great in snow
I love the gas mileage how great it is in snow and how comfortable it is
accountCircle Jean Y
They run great and the all wheel drive is the best.
I like the all wheel drive on the car, it is great living in New England I do not feel like I will get stuck. I like that the car feels dependable and not like it is going to break down, plus the dealership has always been great to me. I love the gas mileage as well. The one thing I dislike the most is the oil usage.
accountCircle Jennifer D
The 2014 Subaru Impreza is a great, dependable car brand.
First the good things about my car are: All wheel drive. Great in the snow. Heated seats. Back window windshield wiper. Aux cord input. Bluetooth. Heads free phone call and answering in the steering wheel. Very easy to keep maintenance on. Great gas mileage. Problems: Tire sensors are too sensitive, especially in the dead of cold weather below zero. The beeping for the lights are still on could be louder as well. Performance: Great in snow. Smooth gear shift. Reliability. Very, it is always started. Comfort:. The back window could be bigger. More cup holders in the car.
accountCircle Deb V
Reliable affordable car that is a joy to drive.
I have not had any problems with my Impreza. It handles extremely well in rain and snow as well as dry pavement. I get an average of 34 miles per gallon which is excellent performance. Overall the Impreza is very affordable to purchase and maintain and very reliable. The drive is smooth and the ride is comfortable even on long trips. The one thing I would prefer be different is for it to sit just a little bit higher off the ground so that I would feel more comfortable driving it in deep snow, but honestly it has done well for me in snow as deep as 6 inches and more than that on the ground I do not go out on the roads anyway. Overall a wonderful car that I love owning. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
accountCircle Jenny K
Queen of the Road: Subaru Impreza
My vehicle has great gas mileage and hugs the road better than anything I have driven in the past. I am extremely confident in my cars ability to handle bad weather, including rain. In the beginning, I had to get used to the CVT transmission as it shifts differently than a regular transmission, but it is much smoother to drive this way. I have not taken any trips longer than 4 hours yet, but those 4 hours were a dream and I barely got sore. The only thing that is mildly uncomfortable after a while is that my particular model does not have cruise control and I have to keep my foot on the pedal for the entire trip.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle George Duricic
Reliability
Purchased the car with 60,114 miles on it. Within 250 miles had ac compressor and condenser replaced and now the airbag for the passenger side failed. At this rate the car will not make 100k and I have never had a car that had this much happen in such a short time.
accountCircle Brandon N
Subaru cars are too small for average male adults.
The cabin is too small for everyday use. We have tried to haul small items like a shelf and the opening for the back end is to small even for an average size TV nowadays. Also where the drivers or passengers sit is too small for an average adult male but for smaller individuals it is perfect.
accountCircle Sarah D
Great commuter vehicle reliable on gas.
I need a new muffler. It is decent on gas. Great in snow. It is low to the ground. Good for a commuter car. My model is basic doesn't have the bells and whistles but heated seats work well. Seats are comfy. There is room in the back. The truck is spouse.
accountCircle Erika S
Great safe commuter car. Not ideal for families.
Great small car, excellent gas mileage and handles well in all weather conditions. Comfort is decent, sits low so not ideal for tall people. Not car seat friendly. With a rear facing car seat the seats have to be pushed up too far making it difficult to drive (if it is behind the driver) or leaves no leg room for a passenger. Backseat has limited space for legs so can get a little cramped. Definitely a good car if you have no kids and do not intend on regularly having passengers.
accountCircle Kaitlyn W
Runs well in the snow and overall.
The vehicle itself runs well, room for improvement such as a backup camera,, the Bluetooth works fine but the Bluetooth is not ideal for to use while on the phone. The caller on the other end has a hard time hearing you. I did have to replace a valve which is common in these cars, luckily it was covered under warranty by Subaru. The timing belt is almost at the time that it needs to be replaced but other than that I have no complaints.
accountCircle Aimee D
What I dislike about my car.
I dislike how AWD handles in the snow, how I have to have all 4 tires be the same, how much repairs cost. Reliability is not an issue. Comfort is neutral, could be better with more seat options. A rock or something cracked the plastic trim near the bumper. How about defrost wipers on all models?
accountCircle Kelsey B
2014 blue Subaru Impreza wagon.
I think my car is very comfortable, I do not like my cloth seats however. The electronic sensors were an issue and all needed to be replaced. However it has been reliable. I do like my heated seats. It drives nice and handles weather perfectly. It is spacious enough for my 80 lb dog and carries my equestrian gear nicely. I would definitely buy another Subaru wagon in the future.
accountCircle Michele G
Great performance and very roomy.
My 2014 Subaru Impreza is large and roomy with seating for up to six passengers. It performs very well, especially in bad weather. I have been highly satisfied with it over the past four years. I originally leased the car and then bought it when the lease was finished.

Subaru Impreza Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base Sedan
148 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0i Wagon
148 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Sedan
148 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0i Premium Wagon
148 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0i Sport Premium Wagon
148 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited Sedan
148 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0i Limited Wagon
148 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0i Sport Limited Wagon
148 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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2014 Subaru Impreza Owner Reviews

4.44
224 Reviews
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5 stars 54%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Roy D on June 24, 2021
It is great for a big family.
Love the reliability and how it handles. Fun to drive and great looking. Wish it had higher clearance. Tends to bottom out easily.
accountCircle Brandon N on June 21, 2021
Subaru cars are too small for average male adults.
The cabin is too small for everyday use. We have tried to haul small items like a shelf and the opening for the back end is to small even for an average size TV nowadays. Also where the drivers or passengers sit is too small for an average adult male but for smaller individuals it is perfect.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Tyren B.

Smooth driving, gas mileage, hatchback easy to use. The size of the vehicle is small but spacious enough for traveling with family and our dog. This is a great car for all ages. The setup is an open concept which leaves minimal room for blind spots.

likeFilled Renee S.

It is compact, reliable, safe, and handles well on all types of roads. It is a brand that you can trust, and with good maintenance, the car will last you a long time. The hatchback is a nice feature and creates an open feel to the sedan.

likeFilled Megan M.

The pros are that it is affordable, at around 20,000 dollars, it is a safe car to drive, it has four wheel drive which is important driving in Colorado due to the weather we get including snow, it is good for driving on dirt roads or rough roads, and has lots of space for storage and passengers.

likeFilled Junalee B.

It has All wheel drive, which is great for winters in WI. It gets good mileage for an AWD car, almost 30 mpg in the city, 33 highway. I like that it is compact and has a spacious cargo space when the seats are folded down. I just feel safer when I am driving it than any of the cars I have owned in the past.

likeFilled Taylor P.

Great mileage! It is compact and easy to drive with enough room for passengers without feeling cramped. It drives really smoothly. Has all the basics you need for a car with a few more including Bluetooth capability. Also, I never have had anything break or go wrong with the car other than routine maintenance so it is value is great as well.

likeFilled Brian M.

Pros for the 2014 Subaru Impreza are it gets good gas mileage. The ride is very smooth. The all-wheel drive is awesome in the winter and the vehicle powers through plowable snow. Seats are also comfortable.

likeFilled Josh S.

Great gas mileage, getting nearly 34 miles to the gallon. Good ride, amount of space, and sporty design. Very safe, highly rated and awarded. Very versatile, roof rack and seats fold down, 60/40. All wheel drive.

likeFilled Kathryn D.

The car is compact which makes city parking a breeze. It is very easy to transport things either in the hatchback or on the roof rack, though the cross bars had to be purchased separately. It gets decent gas mileage, about 27 mpg on back roads and 33-35 mpg on the highway. The seats are comfortable.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Tyren B.

This vehicle does not have very many cons. The factory speakers are not the best but easy to change. Sometimes when switching gears, the car will stall for a second l, and then go. Lightweight which makes it somewhat difficult when driving on the highway.

dislikeFilled Renee S.

There are no bells and whistles. It could be more luxurious. Since it is low to the ground you can feel everything and it can be difficult to clear large amounts of snow.Also, there was a recall for the brake lights which was a bummer.

dislikeFilled Megan M.

The cons are that it does not have a lot of power, it is the base model so it is slow to accelerate. It also is silver which I do not love, I find it a bit boring. It does not feel like a luxury car, which I would prefer. It feels very basic. It does not have many in-car features like CarPlay or navigation, just a very basic dashboard and stereo.

dislikeFilled Junalee B.

It is not a hybrid, although it can use gas with ethanol added. My next one will be a hybrid. Unless Toyota redesigns the Prius body style and adds AWD. I also wish it had a back-up camera so that I didn't have to crane my neck to turn and look behind me when in reverse.

dislikeFilled Taylor P.

Not an SUV so not an enormous amount of room if that is what you are looking for. Does not have extremely fancy high tech capabilities like a back up camera for example. Other than that, cannot think of any others.

dislikeFilled Brian M.

There are not many cons. I have not had to make any major repairs as it has only required routine maintenance. It does burn through headlights quite quickly. I have also had an issue with brake calipers as well. No other cons that I can think of.

dislikeFilled Josh S.

Very poor acceleration due to the 2.0 liter engine. Pretty basic features, no sunroof, no backup camera, and only a single CD disc player without touchscreen or navigation. Sits low to the ground, not much height clearance.

dislikeFilled Kathryn D.

I wish the trunk had more space. I like to store things in my car so it makes it difficult to add more things without putting the back seats down. For a taller person I believe the leg space in the driver seat could be an issue. I am 5'6' and drive with the seat as far back as it goes, but also as high as it goes, which pushes it back forward.

Ranks #13 Small Cars by Owners

The 2014 Subaru Impreza has an average owner rating of 4.44 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 39 other Small Cars.

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4.75
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4.71
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4.44

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Subaru Impreza has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #9 of 39 other Small Cars.

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122 MPG
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48 MPG
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36 MPG

Is The 2014 Subaru Impreza A Good Car?

Yes. My car offers a smooth safe ride. It is not huge, but with seats folded down I can bring a lot of luggage and gear. The all wheel drive is helpful in the winter too!
Rachel A.
Yes. It is an exceptional vehicle for all four seasons out of the year and very fun for road trips. It is very nice for when the entire family needs to go somewhere.
Renee M.
Yes, the 2014 Subaru Impreza is an outstanding vehicle. It gets great gas mileage (~34 mpg avg), it has a comfortable ride, drives well, is easy to figure out all the controls and features, has superb... Read More
Debbie V.
Yes, it has been very reliable in all weather conditions without having any breaks or issues that go wrong. It goes well in the snow as well. It also gets very good gas mileage.
Taylor P.
The vehicle is amazing. I enjoy driving it as a daily. Very sporty looking. I have no issues with it. I have been owning this vehicle for 4 years now.
C M.
Most definitely. All wheel drive gives you peace-of-mind when driving in all weather conditions. It has all the options I was looking for: heated seats, air conditioning, etc.
June V.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Subaru Impreza?

My car has not had too many issues. The ac has needed work a few times, but other than that there have not been problems as long as I continue regular maintenance.
Rachel A.
It is incredibly reliable. There are not any problems that I have had with it beyond a number of factor recalls that have happened within the last year.
Renee M.
Yes, the 2014 Subaru Impreza is a very reliable vehicle. I have owned it for almost 5 years and have only had one minor issue with it that was quickly and affordably rectified.
Debbie V.
It has been very reliable so far and I have not had one problem with it in over two years. Everything has run really well for me.
Taylor P.
It is a reliable car just like any other popular vehicle this one has not gave me any problems. I enjoy driving it.
C M.
The Subaru Impreza 2.0i premium wagon has been very reliable. I have not had any problems that were not self-made (user error or due to a driving mishap).
June V.

Is The 2014 Subaru Impreza A Good Value?

Subarus are more expensive than some vehicles, but buying one used is helpful. I spent 18,000 on mine I think. And subarus last a long time, so they are a good investment.
Rachel A.
It ran me about $24,000. It was a great value for the price. It is the only car I have driven that I have loved.
Renee M.
I paid about $24,000 for my 2014 Subaru Impreza. I bought it brand new and traded in an older vehicle as part of the purchase. This price is a great value, this cost is less than a lot of cars on the... Read More
Debbie V.
I bought mine used but even then it has been good value. I would purchase another in a heartbeat. Even new, they are not too expensive and definitely worth the cost for reliability.
Taylor P.
If you are buying it new you are looking right about $40,000 a bit pricey but I bought mine used with low miles.
C M.
I bought mine used, but brand new it would have been just under $24k. I think it is a good value because of all the features included. You really do get what you pay for with this vehicle. I love that... Read More
June V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2014 Subaru Impreza speaker size?

Answer: The 2014 Subaru Impreza speaker size iS6-3/4" front door. You will come into problems with the sound. This could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle. Whatever the source,...

How do i perform the 2014 Subaru Impreza tpms reset?

Answer: To reset the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in Your 2014 Subaru Impreza, park the vehicle and turn off the engine. Use a tire pressure meter to measure the pressure in all four tires. You can find the...

What are some of the 2014 subaru impreza bluetooth problems?

Answer: The 2014 Subaru Impreza bluetooth problems are phone battery too low and something blocking the signal. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that...

2014 Subaru Impreza: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The size of the trunk and cargo space on the 2014 Subaru Impreza is 12 to 22.5 ft, 12 to 52.4 ft with seat area. The larger number is the size of the space with the seats folded down, while the smaller number...

2014 Subaru Impreza: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The 2014 Subaru Impreza comes standard with P235/45R17 size tires on the vehicle. This number may look complexAnd technical but it is pretty easy to decipher when You know what each number means. The first...

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Safety & Reliability

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