1997 Subaru Impreza fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 1997 Subaru Impreza. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 23 to 24 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 21 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,800 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Impreza AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Impreza AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $2,900 for the least efficient.