Subaru WRX MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Subaru WRX model year from 2015 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the WRX has been offered with 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2015 (up to 24 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Subaru WRX fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | $38,114 | 127 listings |
| 2025 | 21–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | $42,429 | 102 listings |
| 2024 | 21–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | $30,495 | 31 listings |
| 2023 | 21–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | $27,399 | 76 listings |
| 2022 | 21–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | $26,770 | 80 listings |
| 2021 | 18–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $28,643 | 21 listings |
| 2020 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $21,973 | 195 listings |
| 2019 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $18,499 | 33 listings |
| 2018 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $17,995 | 188 listings |
| 2017 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $16,989 | 72 listings |
| 2016 | 19–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $17,289 | 135 listings |
| 2015 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $15,900 | 62 listings |
2026 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2026 WRX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $38,114 on VehiSales (127 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2025 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2025 WRX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $42,429 on VehiSales (102 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2024 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2024 WRX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $30,495 on VehiSales (31 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2023 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2023 WRX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $27,399 on VehiSales (76 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2022 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2022 WRX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $26,770 on VehiSales (80 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| WRX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2021 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2021 WRX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $28,643 on VehiSales (21 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| WRX | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2020 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2020 WRX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $21,973 on VehiSales (195 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| WRX | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2019 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2019 WRX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,499 on VehiSales (33 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| WRX | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2018 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2018 WRX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $17,995 on VehiSales (188 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| WRX | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2017 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2017 WRX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $16,989 on VehiSales (72 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| WRX | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2016 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2016 WRX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $17,289 on VehiSales (135 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| WRX | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2015 Subaru WRX: engines & MPG
The 2015 WRX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $15,900 on VehiSales (62 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| WRX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| WRX | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Subaru WRX get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the WRX range from 22 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2015 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Subaru WRX have?
The 2026 WRX was EPA-rated with 2.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Subaru WRX require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas WRX version specifies premium gasoline.
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