Subaru WRX MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Subaru WRX MPG for every model year from 2015 to 2026.
WRX MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 32 configurations of the WRX. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
WRX MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every WRX configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
How the WRX Compares
The EPA rated 24 midsize cars for 2026. The best WRX version, at 22 MPG combined, ranks 22nd of 24. Combined ratings in the class run from 16 to 57 MPG, with a median of 28.5. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius | 57 MPG |
| 2 | Hyundai Elantra | 54 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Camry | 51 MPG |
| 4 | Honda Civic | 49 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus ES | 46 MPG |
| 22 | Subaru WRX | 22 MPG |
What Does a WRX Cost to Fuel?
Pick a WRX, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
WRX MPG Questions
Which WRX year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2015 WRX holds the top EPA rating at 24 MPG combined (21 city, 28 highway). Among 2026 models, the WRX is rated at 22 MPG combined.
Why doesn't my WRX match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 32 ratings for the WRX from 2015 to 2026, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov