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2004 Subaru Baja MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 Subaru Baja is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2003 model. Among 74 SUVs rated for 2004, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 19 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2004 #11 of 74 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2004 Subaru Baja's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2510.69.4
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2004 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Saturn Vue23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Ford Escape22 MPG $2,114
  6. 11Subaru Baja21 MPG $2,214
  7. 74Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938
2004 BajaOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Baja MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Baja AWD		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Baja AWD		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Baja AWD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Baja AWD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

2004 Subaru Baja vs. rivals

vs Honda Element 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Outlander 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda CR-V 22 MPG · $2,114/yr CR-V saves $101/yr vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 22 MPG · $2,114/yr PT Cruiser saves $101/yr vs Ford Escape 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Escape saves $101/yr vs Mazda Tribute 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Tribute saves $101/yr vs Hyundai Santa Fe 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Baja saves $111/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 Subaru Baja?

Up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2004 Subaru Baja use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 Subaru Baja?

The 2004 Subaru Baja's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2004 Subaru Baja per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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