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Subaru Impreza Fuel Cost

Standard all-wheel-drive compact, popular in snow-belt states. Below are estimated fuel costs based on 31 combined MPG and average US gas prices.

Best for daily commuters who want low fuel bills and easy parking.

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  • Transparent assumptions
City

28 MPG

Highway

36 MPG

Combined

31 MPG

Tank

13.2 gal

Range / tank

~409 mi

MPG breakdown

City28 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined31 MPG
409miles
Range / tank

Estimated fuel cost at 12,000 miles/year

Based on 31 MPG and $3.45/gal.

Annual cost

$1335

Monthly cost

$111

Cost per mile

$0.111

Gallons / year

387

Estimate your own cost

Pre-filled with the Subaru Impreza's combined MPG.

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Pre-filled with estimated combined MPG for the Subaru Impreza. Adjust for your real-world driving.

Estimated Annual Cost

$0.00

Per Month

$0.00

Per Mile

$0.000

~387 gallons per year

Cost by annual mileage

How much you'll spend per year at common US mileage levels (estimates).

Miles per yearGallons / yearAnnual costMonthly cost
8,000258$890$74
12,000387$1335$111
15,000484$1669$139

Estimates only. Actual costs depend on driving style, terrain, weather, and local fuel or electricity prices.

How we estimate Subaru Impreza costs

MPG / MPGe
EPA-style combined city + highway figures for the base trim and recent model year.
Fuel price
Average US retail regular gas, premium where required, or per-kWh electricity.
Annual mileage
Default scenarios at 8,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 miles per year.
Trim & year variance
AWD, larger wheels, towing packages and older years can lower efficiency 5–15%.

Sources & assumptions

  • EPA fuel economy dataCity / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
  • U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov)Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
  • AAA gas price trendsRecent national and regional retail fuel averages.
  • EIA electricity ratesAverage residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.

We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated annual fuel cost for the Subaru Impreza?

Driving 12,000 miles per year at 31 MPG and $3.45/gal, expect about $1335 per year. Heavier city driving or longer commutes will increase that.

What MPG does the Subaru Impreza get?

Estimated EPA-style ratings are roughly 28 city / 36 highway / 31 combined MPG. Real-world numbers depend on terrain, climate and driving style.

What is the tank size of the Subaru Impreza?

The Subaru Impreza typically has a 13.2-gallon tank. At 31 combined MPG, that's roughly 409 miles of driving range per fill-up.

How does Subaru Impreza fuel cost compare to other vehicles?

At 12,000 miles per year, this vehicle costs about $1335. Compare it to other sedans on our index page or use the cost-per-mile calculator to compare two specific vehicles side-by-side.

Cheaper-to-drive alternatives

Same vehicle class as the Subaru Impreza, but lower fuel or charging cost per mile. Annual cost at 12,000 mi.

Save vs Impreza: $217
over 12,000 mi/yr by switching to Hyundai Elantra
Subaru Impreza· this vehicle$1335
Hyundai Elantra· 37 MPG$1119
Honda Civic· 36 MPG$1150
Toyota Corolla· 35 MPG$1183
Kia Forte· 34 MPG$1218

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