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- MY2015–2026
Subaru WRX MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
12 model years · 2015–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Subaru WRX fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Subaru WRX for 12 model years, 2015 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 21–22 MPG combined and costing $3,720–$3,830 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2015 is the 2015 WRX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, at 24 MPG.
Subaru WRX MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 (VB) Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 21–22 | $3,720–$3,830 |
| 2025 | 21–22 | $3,740–$3,830 |
| 2024 | 21–22 | $3,690–$3,830 |
| 2023 | 21–22 | $3,680–$3,800 |
| 2022 | 21–22 | $3,680–$3,800 |
| 2015-2021 (VA) Generation page | ||
| 2021 | 18–23 | $3,530–$4,360 |
| 2020 | 19–23 | $3,470–$4,320 |
| 2019 | 19–23 | $3,480–$4,320 |
| 2018 | 18–23 | $3,480–$4,360 |
| 2017 | 19–23 | $3,500–$4,160 |
| 2016 | 19–23 | $3,500–$4,160 |
| 2015 | 19–24 | $3,380–$4,160 |
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 WRX generations
2 generations between 2015 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Subaru WRX's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Subaru WRX run 18–24 MPG across model years 2015 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 21–22 MPG.
Which Subaru WRX model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 Subaru WRX WRX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2015, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Subaru WRX cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,720–$3,830 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,720.
Has the Subaru WRX's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2015 to 22 MPG in 2026, 2 MPG less.
Which Subaru WRX model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2023. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.