Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door
30 MPG The 2023 Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 500 gallons, $1600 a year in fuel, or $0.107 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2023 run it averages 28.9 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 7 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 | $0.083 | $833 | $1250 | $1667 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.107 | $1067 | $1600 | $2133 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.117 | $1167 | $1750 | $2333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 MPG | 27 | 36 | $2100 | 291 | 1 |
| 2022 | 30 MPG | 27 | 36 | $2100 | 291 | 1 |
| 2021 | 30 MPG | 27 | 36 | $2100 | 291 | 1 |
| 2020 | 28 MPG | 25 | 33.5 | $2250 | 314 | 2 |
| 2019 | 28 MPG | 25 | 33.5 | $2250 | 314 | 2 |
| 2018 | 28 MPG | 25 | 33.5 | $2250 | 314 | 2 |
| 2017 | 28 MPG | 25 | 33.5 | $2250 | 314 | 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 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door ranks 48 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mazda 3 5-Door (30.3), BMW 530i Sedan (31), Chevrolet Cruze Eco (31), Chevrolet Malibu (31), Hyundai Elantra (31).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 291 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door get?
The 2023 Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door is rated at 30 MPG combined by the EPA — 27 city and 36 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 28.9 MPG, ranging from 26 to 30 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door cost in fuel per year?
At 30 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 500 gallons — roughly $1600 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.107 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2023 model is $2100.
Has the Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 28 MPG in 2017 to 30 in 2023 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 7% across 7 model years.
Is the Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door efficient for its class?
It ranks 48 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 2.8 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.