Subaru Impreza AWD
29.5 MPG The 2016 Subaru Impreza AWD is EPA-rated at 29.5 MPG combined (26.5 city / 34.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 508 gallons, $1627 a year in fuel, or $0.108 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1993–2016 run it averages 22.6 MPG, improving by 7 MPG over 24 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.085 | $847 | $1271 | $1695 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.102 | $1017 | $1525 | $2034 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.108 | $1085 | $1627 | $2169 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.119 | $1186 | $1780 | $2373 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.136 | $1356 | $2034 | $2712 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.153 | $1525 | $2288 | $3051 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.169 | $1695 | $2542 | $3390 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 29.5 MPG | 26.5 | 34.5 | $2100 | 303 | 2 |
| 2015 | 29.5 MPG | 26.5 | 34.5 | $2100 | 304 | 2 |
| 2014 | 24.5 MPG | 21.8 | 29 | $3000 | 379 | 4 |
| 2013 | 24.5 MPG | 21.8 | 29 | $3000 | 377 | 4 |
| 2012 | 24.5 MPG | 21.8 | 29 | $3000 | 376 | 4 |
| 2011 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3350 | 425 | 4 |
| 2010 | 21.5 MPG | 19.3 | 25.5 | $3250 | 414 | 4 |
| 2009 | 21.5 MPG | 19.3 | 25.5 | $3250 | 414 | 4 |
| 2008 | 21.8 MPG | 19.8 | 26 | $3213 | 409 | 4 |
| 2007 | 20.8 MPG | 18.4 | 24.4 | $3450 | 429 | 5 |
| 2006 | 20.4 MPG | 18.2 | 24.4 | $3540 | 438 | 5 |
| 2005 | 20.6 MPG | 18.2 | 24.8 | $3510 | 435 | 5 |
| 2004 | 20 MPG | 17.6 | 24.4 | $3600 | 447 | 5 |
| 2003 | 20.5 MPG | 18 | 24.5 | $3400 | 434 | 4 |
| 2002 | 20.8 MPG | 18 | 24.8 | $3350 | 428 | 4 |
| 2001 | 22 MPG | 19.5 | 26.3 | $2838 | 404 | 4 |
| 2000 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25.5 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 1999 | 22 MPG | 19.8 | 26.5 | $2850 | 404 | 4 |
| 1998 | 22.3 MPG | 19.5 | 26.3 | $2800 | 400 | 4 |
| 1997 | 23.3 MPG | 20.7 | 27.3 | $2667 | 381 | 3 |
| 1996 | 22.3 MPG | 19.7 | 26 | $2800 | 398 | 3 |
| 1995 | 22 MPG | 19.3 | 26 | $2850 | 404 | 3 |
| 1994 | 22.5 MPG | 20 | 26 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 1993 | 22.5 MPG | 20.5 | 26.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Subaru Impreza AWD ranks 30 on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 230i Coupe (30), BMW 430i Convertible (30), BMW 430i xDrive Coupe (30), BMW M440i Coupe (30), Subaru Justy (30).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 303 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Subaru Impreza AWD get?
The 2016 Subaru Impreza AWD is rated at 29.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 26.5 city and 34.5 highway. Across all 24 model years in the database it averages 22.6 MPG, ranging from 18 to 31 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Subaru Impreza AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 29.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 508 gallons — roughly $1627 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.108 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2016 model is $2100.
Has the Subaru Impreza AWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 22.5 MPG in 1993 to 29.5 in 2016 — an improvement of 7 MPG, or 31% across 24 model years.
Is the Subaru Impreza AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 30 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG. That is 5.4 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.