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2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 45 subcompact cars rated for 2005, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #8 of 45 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2711.58.7
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2005 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Scion xA30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Volkswagen Beetle Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  3. 3Toyota Celica28 MPG $1,661
  4. 4Acura RSX26 MPG $1,788
  5. 5Chevrolet Cobalt25 MPG $1,860
  6. 8Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport23 MPG $2,022
  7. 45Maserati Coupe and Gransport12 MPG $4,938
2005 Impreza/Outback SportOther subcompact carsClass median: $3,118/yr

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

Impreza/Outback Sport MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Impreza AWD		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Impreza AWD		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Impreza AWD		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Impreza AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Impreza AWD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport vs. rivals

vs Scion tC 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Cobalt 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cobalt saves $162/yr vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Mustang 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $303/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Beetle saves $84/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 35 MPG · $1,586/yr Beetle Diesel saves $436/yr vs Scion xA 30 MPG · $1,550/yr xA saves $472/yr vs Mazda RX-8 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $1,270/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport?

The 2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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