Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 15 | 25 | 60 | 60 | 27.5 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 75 | 23.5 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 15 | 25 | 60 | 60 | 29.0 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 15 | 25 | 60 | 60 | 27.2 | ||
| flat | med | none | 70 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 60 | 24.8 | ||
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
flat | light | none | 14 | 20 | 18 | 48 | 63 | 26.4 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 14 | 20 | 18 | 48 | 63 | 26.4 | |
| With the turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2003 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport fuel economy has been averaging
26.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sports in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in the suburbs (18 percent), and in heavy traffic (14 percent). In addition the average 2003 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport MPG
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Wow, this is what I said after 2 days with the vehicle, winter driving, and its cold winter here. I averaged 7.6 l/100km, mixed city and highway driving, at -20 celsius, through snow most time of these 2 days. Very impressive for awd vehicle! |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Got 36 MPG right out of the dealer. Have gotten up to 39 MPG with cruise |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Oustanding fuel economy for a all wheel drive...the highest mpg all wheel drive of any manufacturer. |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Good reported gas mileage. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
much better than expected, considering all wheel drive, and a bit of a heavy foot |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
28+ MPG, nothing to complain about. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
I get 23-26mpg around town, 28-30 highway, which I consider very very good for an AWD car. I get same fuel economy as many non AWD cars. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have gotten 28mpg on the highway, which makes it perfect for road trips. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Average about 25mpg in evenly mixed driving. |
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Really crappy, especially for a 2.5L 4 cylinder engine. 22 MPG average. 18 city, 27 highway is what I got. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really dislike, I didnt expect civic like mpg. Around town mileage suffers, but on the highways the car cruises quite easily. You can expect ~25mpg on average combined (with no led food). Impressive for the hp and AWD. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
low fuel economy because of AWD components |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It drinks gas like a collage student on a drinking binge |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The fuel economy was not within our target range for a new car. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The WRX did not get the kind of mileage our family was looking for in a new vehicle. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For such a small car with NA 170hp engine the economy is rather poor ~24mpg. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Pathetic for a compact sedan at <28 mpg highway. The AWD system must be a huge fuel sink. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
For a car of that size, the fuel economy is dismal. I get about 19 in the city, which is where most of my driving is done. That is marginally better than any SUV. |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not as good as other 4 cylinders(19 - 20 mpg on the city) |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
very heavy on fuel. Between 6 and 8 km per litre standard |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Not a gas guzzler, but not a gas sipper either. Aggressive driving = poor fuel mileage |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Average 18mpg with mixed driving. Requires premium. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I get 20 MPG or less and have to use premium. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
If you hammer the throttle a lot, do not expect great mpg numbers. This is common sense really, not something I dislike, just something to note. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Expect 20-24 mpg depending on how you drive. One does not buy an AWD turbo Subaru with fuel economy in mind. These cars were meant to be driven in a spirited manner. Keep in mind vehicle is required to be used with premium fuel. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Unless you are kind and watch the RPM/gear ratios, the Single Overhead cam engine is not miserly. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
16/22 MPG City/Highway...ouch. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Pretty thirtsty car if You want to use it as a daily commuter. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
We got 28 to 30 at best. I miss the AWD though. |
