Subaru · 2015–2026 · Gas
Subaru WRX MPG by year
The EPA has rated 12 model years of the Subaru WRX, from 2015 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2015, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 8% less efficient than the best 2015 model (22 vs. 24 MPG). The 2026 model is 27% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (22 vs. 30 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- WRX, 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 WRX model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 26 | 30 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2025 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 26 | 28 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2024 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 26 | 28 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2023 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 26 | 27 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2022 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 26 | 27.5 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2021 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 27 | 29 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2020 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 27 | 29.5 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2019 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 27 | 30 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2018 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 27 | 29 | — | 4 | $2,576 |
| 2017 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 29 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2016 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 29 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2015 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 29 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
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 WRX year has the best fuel economy?
The 2015 Subaru WRX, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,469 a year.
Which Subaru WRX year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2022 model, whose most efficient version is rated 22 MPG combined (about $2,693 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Subaru WRX?
The 2026 Subaru WRX is rated up to 22 MPG combined.