Subaru Baja MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Subaru Baja model year from 2003 to 2006 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Baja has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2006 (up to 22 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Subaru Baja fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 18–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 18–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 18–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 20 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
2006 Subaru Baja: engines & MPG
The 2006 Baja was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2005 Subaru Baja: engines & MPG
The 2005 Baja was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2004 Subaru Baja: engines & MPG
The 2004 Baja was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2003 Subaru Baja: engines & MPG
The 2003 Baja was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Baja AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Subaru Baja get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Baja range from 20 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2006 model year.
What engines does the 2006 Subaru Baja have?
The 2006 Baja was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2006 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Subaru Baja require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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