Subaru · 1993–2017 · Gas
Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport MPG by year
The EPA has rated 25 model years of the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport, from 1993 to 2017. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2017, at 32 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2017 model is 33% more efficient than the best 1993 model (32 vs. 24 MPG). The 2017 model is 19% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (32 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Impreza/Outback Sport, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Impreza/Outback Sport model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 25 |
28 / 38 | 27 | — | 8 | $1,453 |
| 2016 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 36 | 29 | — | 4 | $1,500 |
| 2015 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 36 | 29 | — | 4 | $1,500 |
| 2014 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 19 |
27 / 35 | 30 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
| 2013 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 19 |
27 / 35 | 28.5 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
| 2012 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 19 |
27 / 35 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 26 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2010 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 24 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 2008 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 2007 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 25 | 20 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 2006 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 25 | 20 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 2005 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 27 | 19 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
| 2004 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 26 | 19 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 24 | 19 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 25 | 22 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 2001 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 21.5 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2000 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 26 | 22 | — | 2 | $2,114 |
| 1999 | Gas | 22 MPG | 20 / 27 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1998 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 1997 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 27 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 1996 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 1995 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 29 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 1994 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1993 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 29 | 24.5 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport year has the best fuel economy?
The 2017 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport, rated up to 32 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,453 a year.
Which Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,214 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport?
The 2017 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport is rated up to 32 MPG combined.