Subaru WRX: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Subaru WRX across 12 model years, from the 2015 Subaru WRX through the 2026 Subaru WRX. The most recent 2026 Subaru WRX returns 22 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2015 Subaru WRX at 24 MPG.

Pick a year below to open the full Subaru WRX page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Subaru WRX. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year	Model	Combined MPG	City	Highway	Annual fuel cost
2026	2026 Subaru WRX	22 MPG	19 MPG	26 MPG	$3,150
2025	2025 Subaru WRX	22 MPG	19 MPG	26 MPG	$3,150
2024	2024 Subaru WRX	22 MPG	19 MPG	26 MPG	$3,150
2023	2023 Subaru WRX	22 MPG	19 MPG	26 MPG	$3,150
2022	2022 Subaru WRX	22 MPG	19 MPG	26 MPG	$3,150
2021	2021 Subaru WRX	23 MPG	20 MPG	27 MPG	$3,000
2020	2020 Subaru WRX	23 MPG	21 MPG	27 MPG	$3,000
2019	2019 Subaru WRX	23 MPG	21 MPG	27 MPG	$3,000
2018	2018 Subaru WRX	23 MPG	21 MPG	27 MPG	$3,000
2017	2017 Subaru WRX	23 MPG	20 MPG	27 MPG	$3,000
2016	2016 Subaru WRX	23 MPG	20 MPG	27 MPG	$3,000
2015	2015 Subaru WRX	24 MPG	21 MPG	28 MPG	$2,900

How the Subaru WRX compares against the Midsize Cars class

Buyers usually compare the Subaru WRX against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.