5-Car Comparison

Compact & Sport Sedan Showdown

2026 Acura Integra vs 2026 Subaru Impreza RS vs 2025 Subaru WRX vs 2026 Toyota Prius XLE vs 2025 Cadillac CT4 Luxury

Performance, efficiency, and luxury compared

Starting Price (As Compared)

$40,395
Integra A-Spec
$30,690
Impreza RS
$36,920
WRX Premium
$33,395
Prius XLE AWD
$34,995
CT4 Luxury 2.0T

Horsepower

200
Integra
180
Impreza RS
271
WRX
196
Prius (combined)
237
CT4 2.0T

Combined MPG

30
Integra
29
Impreza RS
22
WRX
49
Prius XLE AWD
26
CT4 2.0T

Drivetrain

FWD
Integra
AWD
Impreza RS
AWD
WRX
AWD
Prius AWD-e
RWD
CT4 Luxury
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Pricing

Specification Integra A-Spec w/Tech Impreza RS WRX Premium (6MT) Prius XLE AWD CT4 Luxury 2.0T
MSRP $40,395 $30,690 $36,920 $33,395 $34,995
Transmission 6-speed Manual or CVT CVT Only 6-speed Manual or CVT CVT Only 8-speed Auto Only
Body Style 5-door Hatchback 5-door Hatchback 4-door Sedan 5-door Hatchback 4-door Sedan
Note: The CT4 only offers a manual transmission on the CT4-V Blackwing ($62,195, 472 hp). The Luxury 2.0T shown here is the entry-level trim with 8-speed automatic.

Engine & Drivetrain

Specification Integra A-Spec Impreza RS WRX Premium Prius XLE AWD CT4 Luxury 2.0T
Engine 1.5L Turbo I4 VTEC 2.5L Boxer H4 2.4L Turbo Boxer H4 2.0L I4 Hybrid 2.0L Turbo I4
Type Turbocharged Gas Naturally Aspirated Turbocharged Gas Hybrid (Gas+Electric) Turbocharged Gas
Horsepower 200 @ 6,000 rpm 180 @ 5,800 rpm 271 @ 5,600 rpm 196 (combined) 237 @ 5,000 rpm
Torque 192 lb-ft @ 1,800-5,000 178 lb-ft @ 4,400 258 lb-ft @ 2,000-5,200 139 lb-ft (gas engine) 258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Transmission 6-speed Manual CVT w/8-Speed Mode 6-speed Manual CVT (eCVT) 8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Symmetrical AWD Symmetrical AWD AWD-e (On-Demand) Rear-Wheel Drive
Limited-Slip Diff ✓ Helical LSD ✗ Open Diff ✓ Torque Vectoring ✗ N/A ✗ Open Diff
Required Fuel Premium 91 Regular Premium 91 Regular Premium 93
0-60 mph ~7.0 sec 7.8 sec 5.5 sec 7.0 sec ~6.2 sec

Fuel Economy

Specification Integra A-Spec (6MT) Impreza RS WRX Premium (6MT) Prius XLE AWD CT4 Luxury 2.0T
City MPG 26 mpg 26 mpg 19 mpg 49 mpg 22 mpg
Highway MPG 36 mpg 33 mpg 26 mpg 50 mpg 32 mpg
Combined MPG 30 mpg 29 mpg 22 mpg 49 mpg 26 mpg
Fuel Tank 12.4 gal 16.6 gal 16.6 gal 10.5 gal 17.4 gal
Est. Highway Range ~446 mi ~548 mi ~432 mi ~525 mi ~557 mi
Annual Fuel Cost (est.) ~$1,800 ~$1,850 ~$2,450 ~$900 ~$2,100
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Dimensions & Capacity

Specification Integra A-Spec Impreza RS WRX Premium Prius XLE AWD CT4 Luxury
Wheelbase 107.7 in 105.1 in 105.2 in 108.3 in 109.0 in
Overall Length 186.4 in 176.2 in 183.8 in 181.1 in 187.2 in
Width 72.4 in 70.1 in 71.9 in 70.2 in 71.4 in
Height 55.5 in 58.3 in 57.8 in 56.3 in 56.1 in
Ground Clearance ~5.0 in 5.1 in 5.4 in 6.0 in ~5.0 in
Curb Weight ~3,062 lbs ~3,286 lbs ~3,351 lbs ~3,285 lbs ~3,422 lbs
Cargo Space (Seats Up) 24.3 cu ft 20.4 cu ft 12.5 cu ft 20.3 cu ft 10.7 cu ft
Cargo (Seats Down) ~47 cu ft 56.0 cu ft N/A (sedan) ~40 cu ft (est) N/A (sedan)
Passenger Volume 95.8 cu ft 100.5 cu ft 97.5 cu ft 111.5 cu ft 90.0 cu ft
Lobster Capacity* ~175 🦞 ~145 🦞 ~90 🦞 ~145 🦞 ~75 🦞

*Based on regulation-size lobsters (3.25" minimum carapace, ~9" total length) at ~65% packing efficiency.

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Power-to-Weight Ratios

Metric Integra A-Spec Impreza RS WRX Premium Prius XLE AWD CT4 Luxury 2.0T
lbs per hp 15.31 18.26 12.36 16.76 14.44
hp per lb 0.065 0.055 0.081 0.060 0.069
lbs per lb-ft 15.95 18.46 12.99 23.63 (gas only) 13.26
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Interior & Comfort

Feature Integra A-Spec Impreza RS WRX Premium Prius XLE AWD CT4 Luxury
Seat Material Microsuede Sport Cloth Sport Cloth Leatherette (SofTex) Leatherette
Driver's Seat 12-Way Power 10-Way Power (opt) 6-Way Manual 8-Way Power 8-Way Power
Seat Memory ✓ 2-Position
Heated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Climate Control Dual-Zone Auto Dual-Zone Auto Dual-Zone Auto Single-Zone Auto Dual-Zone Auto
Sunroof/Moonroof ✓ Power Optional Optional Optional (Fixed Glass) Optional
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Infotainment & Technology

Feature Integra A-Spec Impreza RS WRX Premium Prius XLE AWD CT4 Luxury
Touchscreen 9-inch 11.6-inch 11.6-inch 8-inch (12.3" opt) 8-inch
Digital Cluster 10.2-inch 4.2-inch LCD 7-inch LCD 7-inch MFD 4.2-inch LCD
Head-Up Display
Apple CarPlay ✓ Wireless ✓ Wireless ✓ Wireless ✓ Wireless ✓ Wireless
Android Auto ✓ Wireless ✓ Wireless ✓ Wireless ✓ Wireless ✓ Wireless
Wireless Charging
Audio System ELS Studio 3D (16 spkr) HK 10 spkr (opt) 6 Speakers 6 Speakers 8 Speakers
Super Cruise / ProPilot
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Safety & Driver Assistance

Feature Integra A-Spec Impreza RS WRX Premium Prius XLE AWD CT4 Luxury
Adaptive Cruise ✓ EyeSight ✓ EyeSight ✓ TSS 3.0
Lane Keep Assist
Auto Emergency Braking
Blind-Spot Monitor
Rear Cross-Traffic
Parking Sensors ✓ F&R ✓ F&R ✓ Rear
360° Camera
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Warranty

Coverage Integra A-Spec Impreza RS WRX Premium Prius XLE AWD CT4 Luxury
Basic Warranty 4 yr / 50,000 mi 3 yr / 36,000 mi 3 yr / 36,000 mi 3 yr / 36,000 mi 4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain 6 yr / 70,000 mi 5 yr / 60,000 mi 5 yr / 60,000 mi 5 yr / 60,000 mi 6 yr / 70,000 mi
Hybrid Battery N/A N/A N/A 10 yr / 150,000 mi N/A
Free Maintenance 1 yr / 12,000 mi 2 yr / 25,000 mi 1 visit

The Bottom Line

Acura Integra

  • Manual transmission option
  • Best audio (16-speaker ELS)
  • Head-up display
  • Longest warranty
  • Most cargo (24.3 cu ft)

Impreza RS

  • Lowest price ($30,690)
  • Standard AWD
  • Regular fuel
  • Best seats-down cargo
  • No manual option

WRX

  • 6-speed manual + AWD
  • 271 hp / 5.5s 0-60
  • Rally heritage
  • Worst fuel economy
  • Sedan only

Prius XLE

  • Best MPG (49 combined)
  • Lowest fuel cost (~$900/yr)
  • 10 yr hybrid battery warranty
  • 2 yr free maintenance
  • Heated steering wheel

CT4 Luxury 2.0T

  • RWD sport sedan
  • 237 hp / 6.2s 0-60
  • Longest range (~557 mi)
  • Best warranty (tied)
  • Smallest trunk (10.7 cu ft)

Want efficiency? Prius XLE wins decisively at 49 MPG and saves ~$1,500/year in fuel.
Want performance + manual? WRX is the clear choice with AWD and 271 hp.
Want RWD luxury? CT4 Luxury offers a premium feel at the lowest Cadillac price.
Want balance? Integra offers the best mix of features, cargo, and a manual option.