MPG by Model

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Subaru MPG by model

EPA has rated 23 Subaru nameplates in model years 1984–2026; seven of them have a page of their own here. Its highest rating is 36 MPG, by the Crosstrek (hybrid) in 2026. The Forester has the longest record, 29 model years, and the SVX the weakest yearly peak, 18 MPG. For 2026 EPA rated seven of its nameplates with fuel-burning versions; the Crosstrek leads them at 36 MPG.

Model years each nameplate was rated, with the year of its best EPA rating198519901995200020052010201520202025Brat25Sedan30Wagon26Hatchback29XT25Justy34Legacy/Outback29Loyale25SVX19Impreza/Outback Sport32Forester35Baja22Tribeca18BRZ28Crosstrek36WRX24Impreza32Legacy30Outback29Ascent23SolterraTrailseekerUnchartedModel years each nameplate was rated, with the year of its best EPA rating19851995200520152025Brat 25Sedan 30Wagon 26Hatchback 29XT 25Justy 34Legacy/Outback 29Loyale 25SVX 19Impreza/Outback Sport 32Forester 35Baja 22Tribeca 18BRZ 28Crosstrek 36WRX 24Impreza 32Legacy 30Outback 29Ascent 23SolterraTrailseekerUncharted
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Every Subaru nameplate

NameplateModel yearsClass (most years)Best version, MPGWeakest yearOther powertrains
Brat1984–1987special purpose vehicles25 (1985)23gasoline only
Crosstrek2013–2026small SUVs36 (2026)28hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Forester1998–2026SUVs35 (2025–2026)21hybrid
Impreza/Outback Sport1993–2017small station wagons32 (2017)21gasoline only
Legacy/Outback1990–2017compact cars29 (2015–2017)21gasoline only
Loyale1990–1994compact cars25 (1991–1993)23gasoline only
Wagon1984–1989small station wagons26 (1985)24gasoline only
Ascent2019–2026standard SUVs23 (2020–2022)22gasoline only
Baja2003–2006SUVs22 (2006)20gasoline only
BRZ2013–2026minicompact cars28 (2014–2016)25gasoline only
Hatchback1985–1989subcompact cars29 (1985–1987)25gasoline only
Impreza2018–2026midsize cars32 (2021–2023)29gasoline only
Justy1987–1994subcompact cars34 (1987)30gasoline only
Legacy2018–2025midsize cars30 (2023–2025)29gasoline only
Outback2018–2026small SUVs29 (2020–2022)27gasoline only
Sedan1984–1989compact cars30 (1985)25gasoline only
Solterra2023–2026electric120 MPGe–electric
SVX1992–1997subcompact cars19 (1993)18gasoline only
Trailseeker2026electric117 MPGe–electric
Tribeca2006–2014SUVs18 (2012–2014)18gasoline only
Uncharted2026electric129 MPGe–electric
WRX2015–2026compact cars24 (2015)22gasoline only
XT1985–1991subcompact cars25 (1988 and 1990–1991)23gasoline only