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Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
18 model years · 2000–2017
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport for 18 model years, 2000 to 2017. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–32 MPG. The latest model year, 2017, has 8 configurations rated 25–32 MPG combined and costing $2,070–$2,590 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2017 Impreza 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD, at 32 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 24 MPG in 1993.
Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 (GK) Generation page | ||
| 2017 | 25–32 | $2,070–$2,590 |
| 2012-2016 (GJ) Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 27–31 | $2,120–$2,400 |
| 2015 | 27–31 | $2,130–$2,400 |
| 2014 | 19–30 | $2,200–$4,240 |
| 2013 | 19–30 | $2,190–$4,240 |
| 2012 | 19–30 | $2,200–$4,250 |
| 2008-2011 (GE) Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 19–22 | $2,940–$4,260 |
| 2010 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2009 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2008 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2002-2007 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2007 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2006 | 18–22 | $2,970–$4,460 |
| 2005 | 18–23 | $2,840–$4,460 |
| 2004 | 18–22 | $2,970–$4,460 |
| 2003 | 20–21 | $3,110–$4,020 |
| 2002 | 20–21 | $3,110–$4,020 |
| 2000-2001 (GM) Generation page | ||
| 2001 | 21–23 | $2,840–$3,110 |
| 2000 | 21–22 | $2,970–$3,110 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport generations
5 generations between 2000 and 2017. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2017 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (GK)
25–32 MPG · $2,070–$2,590/yr
2012-2016 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (GJ)
19–31 MPG · $2,120–$4,250/yr
2008-2011 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (GE)
19–22 MPG · $2,940–$4,260/yr
2002-2007 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (2nd gen)
18–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,460/yr
2000-2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (GM)
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,110/yr
2017 powertrain options
Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport MPG history, 1993–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 22 |
| 1998 | 21–23 |
| 1997 | 23–24 |
| 1996 | 22–24 |
| 1995 | 22–24 |
| 1994 | 22–24 |
| 1993 | 22–24 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport run 18–32 MPG across model years 2000 to 2017. The latest year, 2017, is rated 25–32 MPG.
Which Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport Impreza 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 32 MPG.
How much does a Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport cost to fuel per year?
For MY2017, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,070–$2,590 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,070.
Has the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2000 to 32 MPG in 2017, 10 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 24 MPG.