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Shown: 2021 Subaru Impreza Sedan (GK). Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2023
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2018-2023 Subaru Impreza MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 25–32 MPG combined

32 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
City
36 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD
$2,070

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2024-2027

2018-2023 Subaru Impreza at a glance

The 2018-2023 Subaru Impreza covers 6 model years in the EPA database (45 configurations in all), rated 25–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $2,070 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD (32 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 32 MPG, was reached in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

2018-2023 Subaru Impreza by model year

2018-2023 Subaru Impreza: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2023 Gas 25–32 MPG $2,070–$2,590 Ratings changed
2022 Gas 25–32 MPG $2,070–$2,590 Ratings changed
2021 Gas 25–32 MPG $2,070–$2,590 Ratings changed
2020 Gas 25–31 MPG $2,080–$2,590 Ratings changed
2019 Gas 25–32 MPG $2,070–$2,590 Ratings changed
2018 Gas 25–32 MPG $2,070–$2,590 First year

What the 2023 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD costs to drive

Per month

$173

$2,070 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.45

Per 100 miles

$13.80

Five years

$10,350

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the wagon median

$10less a year

Class median $2,080 a year, MY2023

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2023 Subaru Impreza MPG

Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,070.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–32 MPG
Per year
$2,070–$2,590

Gas configurations (7)

2023 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 36 32 $2,070
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 36 31 $2,100
Sport 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 36 30 $2,150
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 35 30 $2,160
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 24 31 26 $2,470
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 23 31 26 $2,490
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 22 30 25 $2,590

2022 Subaru Impreza MPG

25–32 MPG · $2,070–$2,590/yr

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,070.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–32 MPG
Per year
$2,070–$2,590

Gas configurations (7)

2022 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 36 32 $2,070
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 36 31 $2,100
Sport 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 36 30 $2,150
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 35 30 $2,160
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 24 31 26 $2,470
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 23 31 26 $2,490
Show 0 more configurations
2022 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylAWD223025$2,590

2021 Subaru Impreza MPG

25–32 MPG · $2,070–$2,590/yr

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 32 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,080 to $2,070, $10 less.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–32 MPG
Per year
$2,070–$2,590

Gas configurations (7)

2021 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 36 32 $2,070
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 36 31 $2,100
Sport 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 36 30 $2,150
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 35 30 $2,160
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 24 31 26 $2,470
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 23 31 26 $2,490
Show 0 more configurations
2021 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylAWD223025$2,590

2020 Subaru Impreza MPG

25–31 MPG · $2,080–$2,590/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 31 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,070 to $2,080, $10 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–31 MPG
Per year
$2,080–$2,590

Gas configurations (8)

2020 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 36 31 $2,080
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 36 31 $2,120
Sport 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 36 30 $2,150
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 35 30 $2,160
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 24 31 26 $2,470
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 23 31 26 $2,490
Show 0 more configurations
2020 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sport 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylAWD233126$2,490
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylAWD223025$2,590

2019 Subaru Impreza MPG

25–32 MPG · $2,070–$2,590/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,070.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–32 MPG
Per year
$2,070–$2,590

Gas configurations (8)

2019 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 38 32 $2,070
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 36 31 $2,090
Sport 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 36 30 $2,150
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 35 30 $2,160
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 24 32 27 $2,450
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 24 31 26 $2,470
Show 0 more configurations
2019 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sport 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylAWD233126$2,490
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylAWD223025$2,590

2018 Subaru Impreza MPG

25–32 MPG · $2,070–$2,590/yr
Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–32 MPG
Per year
$2,070–$2,590

Gas configurations (8)

2018 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 38 32 $2,070
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 28 37 31 $2,080
Sport 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 36 30 $2,150
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7) 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 27 35 30 $2,160
4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 24 32 27 $2,450
5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 24 31 26 $2,470
Show 0 more configurations
2018 Subaru Impreza gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sport 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylAWD233126$2,490
Sport 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylAWD223025$2,590

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD: $2,810 in California and $1,810 in Texas, a $1,000 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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31 MPG · $2,080/yr
2023 Honda HR-V LX AWD (RZ)

2023 Honda HR-V

28 MPG · $2,290/yr
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d (H247)

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

28 MPG · $2,910/yr
2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country B5 Plus

2023 Volvo V60

26 MPG · $3,090/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2018-2023 Subaru Impreza get?

EPA rates the 2018-2023 Subaru Impreza at 25–32 MPG combined across 45 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD, is rated 32 MPG (28 city, 36 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2023 Subaru Impreza?

The 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 32 MPG, in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 31 MPG, was in 2020.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2023 Subaru Impreza?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Subaru Impreza per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,070 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $2,070–$2,590 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Subaru Impreza 100 miles?

About $13.80 per 100 miles for the 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.80 and $17.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2023 Subaru Impreza more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD is rated 28 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2023 Subaru Impreza compare with other wagon configurations?

The 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,070 a year to fuel, $10 less than the class median of $2,080, and less than 5 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 40 rated wagon configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2023 Subaru Impreza different from the 2022 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,070. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2023 against 7 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Subaru Impreza for that year.