The Subaru Impreza and Honda Civic Face-Off in the Automotive Showdown of the Century

Searching for a new compact car sometimes feels like you are searching for the perfect grain of sand at the beach. Pretty much every automaker has one or two cars that fall in the compact category so drivers have a lot of choice. Those who choose to do their research often end up paying a great rate for a high-quality car, while others who don't can end up overpaying for the status-quo. So today we are here to talk about two models that drivers often compare here at Don Miller Subaru East and at other dealerships: The Honda Civic and the Subaru Impreza.

Both of these cars can offer drivers excellent fuel economy and low costs of ownership but in the end you will see that there is really only one that is worth the money.

When it comes to the technical bits, the standard engine offerings are actually pretty similar. The Civic comes standard with a 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine that can push out 143 horsepower and get up to 36 mpg on the highway. The Subaru Impreza adds a bit of power. Under the hood you will find a 2.0-liter flat four-cylinder engine that gets up to 148 horsepower and 37 mpg on the highway. AWD also comes standard on all Impreza models.