2023 Subaru Impreza vs 2020 Audi Q5
Serving Columbus , OH
A good compact car option for 2023 is the 2023 Subaru Impreza. The Impreza is Subaru’s smallest car, and it comes as a sedan or a hatchback. It provides a smooth ride, a roomy cabin, and great sightlines. There is no denying the Impreza’s capabilities thanks to excellent fuel efficiency and a roomy hatchback model. Its entire appeal is enhanced by the fact that it receives top ratings for safety.
Yet, the 2020 Audi Q5 has a smoother ride and a more serene cabin. Its cabin is well-made and well-appointed, although its cargo hold and passenger volume are average for the class. And the most cutting-edge features are only available on the most expensive versions. Continue reading to learn how these two automobiles compare.
Comfort And Cargo
The 2023 Subaru Imprezza has a class-leading cabin. This vehicle’s straightforward layout—including clear gauges, straightforward controls, and a well-designed climate control system—makes it a delight to drive. The cabin is also a haven of comfort, thanks to plush armrests, plastics with a pleasant texture, and excellent construction. Drivers will love this model’s roomy cabin and spacious front seats. The rear seat folds in a 60/40 split to provide extra storage space when necessary.
Among crossover SUVs, the 2020 Audi Q5 has a standard cargo space. Several hooks and netting secure lighter items, while a track-based anchor system holds heavier things in place. Every model comes fitted with a motorized liftgate. Unfortunately, the back seats do not fold flat with the load floor. You may store your belongings comfortably in the door pockets or the central armrest bin, and a thin hole is available to safeguard your phone. The armrest has cupholders in front of it, which may make it difficult to access the entertainment controls.
Cost To Own
The least expensive new Impreza is an entry-level sedan with a manual transmission. Its manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), with the destination fee, is $19,795. The price for this car’s comparable hatchback starts at $20,295. The cost to convert to an automatic transmission is $1,300. The Limited model, which is only available as a hatchback and has a starting price of $27,395, is the top trim in the 2023 Impreza lineup. Explore more information about the vehicle on Germain Subaru of Columbus.
Price tags for the Audi Q5 range from a little over $44,000 for the base model to over $55,000 for the plug-in hybrid. To keep the Q5 running smoothly for five years, you can expect to spend roughly $37,000 ($7,400 per year) on gas, taxes, insurance, repairs, fees, and maintenance. These ownership expenses fall into the class average.
Technology
The Impreza’s touchscreen interface is designed to look and function like the home screen of a smartphone. It’s intuitive and simple to use, with a clean design and clear presentation. The simple navigational command structure makes finding landmarks and other destinations straightforward. EyeSight’s adaptive cruise control performs admirably. When it senses that it is getting cut off or following too closely, it keeps a steady distance from the vehicle in front of it. The lane-keeping aid mechanism is also effective.
Audi’s tech features are surprisingly straightforward. By serving multiple purposes, switches, buttons, and knobs reduce the number of controls required within the vehicle. The Q5’s driving aids generally perform admirably, although the stability control is overly sensitive. If the Q5 is being driven aggressively, the system will respond by applying the brakes to individual wheels as soon as the car enters a corner. While most motorists will never intentionally take a bend at such a high rate of speed, it is possible during sudden evasive maneuvers.
For more details about the vehicle, contact Germain Subaru of Columbus anytime. Also, you are invited to come test drive a vehicle with us.
Take a Subaru Impreza Online Test Drive in 60 Seconds
In the same length, it would take to test drive one vehicle at the dealership, you could test drive online a dozen vehicles. Instead of spending a month searching, you can find the right car in a single day. Try out a Subaru Impreza before you buy it with the help of the Virtual Test Drive. Subaru Imprezza’s cutting-edge features, including those stated above, will be in the full show during the virtual test drive. Your dedicated sales representative will walk you through these features while showing you animated images that provide more context. To get a feel for what it’s like to ride as a passenger in a Subaru Impreza, you can do it virtually by using the Test Drive online.