2005 Subaru Impreza fuel economy
The EPA lists 9 versions of the 2005 Subaru Impreza. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 18 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,900 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 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Impreza AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Impreza AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Impreza AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Impreza AWD Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, versus $4,550 for the least efficient.