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2022-2026 Subaru WRX MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 21–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2026 Subaru WRX at a glance
The 2022-2026 Subaru WRX covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 21–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $3,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD (22 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024, 2025 and 2026; 2023 repeat the values of the year before.
2022-2026 Subaru WRX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,720–$3,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,740–$3,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,690–$3,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,680–$3,800 | Same EPA ratings as 2022 |
| 2022 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,680–$3,800 | First year |
What the 2026 WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$310
$3,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.20
Per 100 miles
$24.80
Five years
$18,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,610more a year
Class median $2,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Subaru WRX MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,740 to $3,720, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,720 |
| WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AV-S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Subaru WRX MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,740–$3,830/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,690 to $3,740, $50 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,740 |
| WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AV-S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Subaru WRX MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,690–$3,830/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,680 to $3,690, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,690 |
| WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AV-S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Subaru WRX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2022
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2023 Subaru WRX as for the 2022 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2022 section above.See 2022
2022 Subaru WRX MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,680–$3,800/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,680 |
| WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AV-S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,800 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $4,440 in California and $3,230 in Texas, a $1,210 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,180
- New York $3,680
- Florida $3,400
- Texas $3,230
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2015-2021 (VA)
- 2022-2026 (VB)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2026 Subaru WRX get?
EPA rates the 2022-2026 Subaru WRX at 21–22 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2026 Subaru WRX?
Every model year of the 2022-2026 Subaru WRX tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2026 Subaru WRX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024, 2025 and 2026. In 2023 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2022-2026 Subaru WRX compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2015-2021 Subaru WRX) is rated 18–24 MPG combined and costs $3,380–$4,360 a year to fuel; the 2022-2026 model is rated 21–22 MPG and costs $3,680–$3,830 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Subaru WRX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,720 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,720–$3,830 a year. That is a $110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Subaru WRX 100 miles?
About $24.80 per 100 miles for the WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.80 and $25.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Subaru WRX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2026 Subaru WRX compare with other midsize car configurations?
The WRX 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,720 a year to fuel, $1,610 more than the class median of $2,110, and less than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 94 rated midsize car configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Subaru WRX different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,740 to $3,720, $20 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 2 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Subaru WRX for that year.