# Subaru Impreza specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2027
- **MPG (combined):** 29
- **Drive:** AWD
- **Years covered:** 2018-2027

## Quick answer

The 2027 Subaru Impreza is a small wagon rated at 29 mpg combined. Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.

## Every 2027 Subaru Impreza version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Impreza | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | CVT | 26/33 | 29 mpg | $2,300 | 311 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Subaru Impreza specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 29 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 29 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 29-30 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 29-30 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, CVT | AWD | 25-32 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, CVT | AWD | 25-32 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, CVT | AWD | 25-32 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, CVT | AWD | 25-31 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, CVT | AWD | 25-32 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, CVT | AWD | 25-32 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Impreza changed over the years?

- **2027:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl.
- **2026:** combined mpg went from 29-30 to 29.
- **2024:** added 2.5L 4-cyl.
- **2021:** combined mpg went from 25-31 to 25-32.
- **2020:** combined mpg went from 25-32 to 25-31.

## What does it cost to run a Impreza?

The EPA puts the 2027 Subaru Impreza's fuel cost at **$2,300 a year**, against about $1,997 for other current small wagon: roughly 15% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $11,500 in fuel.

## Impreza vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Toyota Crown Signia | Hybrid | 38 mpg | $1,750 |
| [Buick Envista](/vehicles/buick-envista) | Gas | 30 mpg | $2,250 |
| [Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-gla-class) | Hybrid | 25-29 mpg | $2,850-$3,300 |
| [Honda HR-V](/vehicles/honda-hr-v) | Gas | 27-28 mpg | $2,400-$2,500 |
| Acura ADX | Gas | 27-28 mpg | $2,950-$3,050 |
| [Volvo V60](/vehicles/volvo-v60) | Hybrid | 26 mpg | $3,150 |

Other current small wagon from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2027 Subaru Impreza get?

The 2027 Subaru Impreza is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2027 Subaru Impreza have?

The 2027 Subaru Impreza comes with: 2.5L 4-cyl. It uses cvt transmission and is offered with AWD.

### Is there a hybrid Subaru Impreza?

No. In the EPA data from 2018-2027 the Subaru Impreza has no hybrid version.

### Which Subaru Impreza year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2023 Subaru Impreza has the highest combined rating, up to 32 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Subaru Impreza for a year?

About $2,300 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Subaru Impreza?

The most efficient 2027 version, the Impreza, is rated 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (29 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2027 Subaru Impreza emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 311 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2027 Subaru Impreza come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2027 Subaru Impreza is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Subaru Impreza cheap to run compared with other small wagon?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,300 compares with about $1,997 for other current small wagon models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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