- Newest year: 2001
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2000-2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 21–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport at a glance
The 2000-2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 21–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $2,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport by model year
What the 2001 Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$270less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,840, $130 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Impreza Wagon 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Impreza 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Impreza Wagon 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Impreza 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
2000 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Impreza 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (GM)
- 2002-2007 (2nd gen)
- 2008-2011 (GE)
- 2012-2016 (GJ)
- 2017 (GK)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport at 21–23 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport?
The Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2001. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2000.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$3,110 a year. That is a $270 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD is rated 20 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport compare with other small car configurations?
The Impreza 2.2L 4-cyl 4WD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $270 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,840, $130 less. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2001 against 2 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport for that year.