2022 Subaru Impreza vs. 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage
The 2022 Subaru Impreza is an impressive car with a sporty appearance, simple to use infotainment and outstanding safety credentials. How does it compare to the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, a compact car with standardized safety features, an affordable price tag and excellent fuel economy?
Design & Style
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a tiny hatchback which is designed for those buying their first car, such as teenagers and college students. It measures around 151 inches from bumper to bumper while the sedan variant is about twenty inches longer. It has an extended trunk lid and the newest version has a revised grille, lights and wheels. The cabin is basic, with a single touchscreen that is placed above the climate controls on the dashboard, and the seats provide good back support.
The Subaru Impreza also incorporates hatchback styling. The grille has been widened in the newest version with a bumper that has been lowered, and the frame sits on eighteen inch wheels. Passengers within the cabin will be presented with an elevated central stack that features a 6.5 inch touch display, with the option to upgrade if desired. Contrast stitching can be seen on the doors and instrument panel.
Technology & Safety
Subaru vehicles have continuously received outstanding safety accolades and the Impreza is no exception. It has received five stars from the NHTSA with a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS, which are the highest safety awards a car can achieve. It is equipped with blind area monitoring, emergency automatic brakes and lane and cruise control with multiple airbags. Amenities within the cabin include USB ports, powered seats that can be heated, the choice of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and satellite radio.
The Mitsubishi Mirage is outfitted with a lot of the same impact avoidance gear. This includes blind area monitoring, airbags, emergency automated brakes and high beam style headlights which are automated. However, the IIHS gave it a marginal score for its frontal impact protection. Amenities within its cabin include Bluetooth, climate control which is automatic and keyless start.
Performance
The Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the slowest cars in its class. It is equipped with a three cylinder engine that can only generate 78 horsepower with 74 pounds of torque. The Subaru Impreza is equipped with a flat 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 152 horsepower with 145 pounds of torque.
The Bottom Line
The Subaru Impreza outclasses the Mitsubishi Mirage in almost every way. It has superior horsepower and far better safety ratings, and this combined with the Mirage’s cheap build and inability to be driven extended distances on highways makes the Impreza the winner.
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