Petrol · 2000–2026
Subaru WRX
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Subaru WRX. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 9.0 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 26 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.0 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 31 mpg
- US mpg
- 26 mpg
- On a full tank
- 700 km
- 63 L tank
What a WRX costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $26.46 per 100 km | $2,911 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.69 per 100 km | $2,408 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.26 per 100 miles | £1,768 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.66 per 100 miles | $2,249 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
VB, fifth generation, 2023
Specs for the 2023 Subaru WRX AWD sedan, 2.4-litre petrol, 6-speed manual (Australian-market base variant); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- VB, fifth generation
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,670 mm
- Width
- 1,825 mm
- Height
- 1,465 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,675 mm
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.2 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,519 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L turbocharged horizontally opposed 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,387 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 202 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.9 L/100km
- CO₂
- 225 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 63 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Airbags
- 8
- Auto emergency braking
- No
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
Features
- Adaptive cruise control
- No
VB, 2022–2027
Specs for the 2.4 turbo; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- VB
- Built
- 2022-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,923 mm
- Width
- 1,826 mm
- Height
- 1,468 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,672 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,596 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 2,387 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 199 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
VA, 2014–2021
Specs for the 2.0 turbo; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- VA
- Built
- 2014-2021
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,595 mm
- Width
- 1,795 mm
- Height
- 1,475 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,650 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 197 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
GD (Impreza WRX), 2000–2007
Specs for the 2.0 turbo; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- GD (Impreza WRX)
- Built
- 2000-2007
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 160 kW
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 8.9 L/100km | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.3 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
Subaru WRX questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Subaru WRX?
The 2026 Subaru WRX uses 9.0 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 26 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Subaru WRX cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,911 in New Zealand, $2,408 in Australia, £1,768 in United Kingdom, $2,249 in United States.
How far does a Subaru WRX go on a full tank?
About 700 km (435 miles) from its 63 L tank at its official fuel use.
Cars like the WRX
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