2025 Subaru Impreza: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Subaru Impreza gets 29 to 30 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) at 30 mpg.
The EPA figures for 2025 are the same as for 2024; the safety records below are for 2025.
How the Impreza ranks in its class
In the Small Station Wagons class for 2025, the Impreza ranks 4th (tied with 2 others) of 12 for combined mileage (30 mpg), 3rd (tied with 2 others) of 12 for yearly fuel cost ($2,100 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 6th of 12 for tailpipe CO2 (297 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 29 mpg, costs $2,475 a year and puts out 304 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 52 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Impreza's best version, 11 other models get the same and 186 get less. The 2025 Impreza's cheapest version costs $2,100 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 43 cost less, 7 the same and 191 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 2 to 9 of 12)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2025 Volvo V60 | 2025 V60 T8 AWD | 31 | $2,850 | 99 |
| 4 | 2025 Buick Envista | 2025 Envista #1 | 30 | $2,100 | 296 |
| 4 | 2025 Chevrolet Trax | 2025 Trax #1 | 30 | $2,100 | 296 |
| 4 | 2025 Subaru ImprezaThis car | 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 30 | $2,100 | 297 |
| 7 | 2025 Acura ADX | 2025 ADX FWD | 28 | $2,750 | 317 |
| 7 | 2025 Honda HR-V | 2025 HR-V FWD | 28 | $2,200 | 311 |
| 9 | 2025 Audi A4 | 2025 A4 allroad quattro | 26 | $3,000 | 346 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L: 27 mpg city, 34 highway, 30 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Impreza version is $2,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Station Wagons class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
- 2025 Buick Envista
- 2025 Chevrolet Trax
- 2025 Kia Soul
The Impreza against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Impreza (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Impreza | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Buick Envista | 2025 Envista #1 | 30 mpg | $2,100 | same figure | same | - |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trax | 2025 Trax #1 | 30 mpg | $2,100 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2025 Soul Eco dynamics | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 1 higher | $100 less a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2025 Subaru Impreza
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,100 | 297 | cheapest |
| 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,150 | 306 | +$50 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Impreza; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) puts out 297 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 297 to 306.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L): fuel economy score 6, greenhouse gas score 6.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Impreza gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 32 mpg | 8 | 2 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 32 mpg | 8 | 2 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 31 mpg | 8 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 32 mpg | 7 | 2 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 32 mpg | 7 | 2 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 32 mpg | 7 | 2 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 30 mpg | 2 | this page | |
| 2026 | 29 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 30 to 30 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.5 L), 4-cyl 2.5 L | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 5 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2025
5 complaints for the 2025 Subaru Impreza are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
1 of the 5 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Subaru Impreza (as IMPREZA). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Subaru Impreza on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Station Wagons for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Impreza itself is at 30 mpg.
Other Subaru models of 2025
More Subaru models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Subaru Impreza gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) with 30 mpg combined (27 city, 34 highway).
How much does a 2025 Subaru Impreza cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Subaru Impreza costs between $2,100 and $2,150 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) at $2,100; the dearest is the 2025 Impreza (4-cyl 2.5 L) at $2,150. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2025 Subaru Impreza rank among 2025 Small Station Wagons models?
The 2025 Subaru Impreza is 4th of 12 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia at 38 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 29 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax at 30 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Acura ADX at 28 mpg.
Did the Impreza change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 model has 2. The best figure went from 30 to 30 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 Subaru Impreza do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Subaru Impreza?
5 complaints for the 2025 Subaru Impreza are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Power Train (2 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Subaru Impreza have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Subaru Impreza on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Subaru Impreza: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Subaru Impreza: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Subaru Impreza: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Subaru Impreza: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Subaru Impreza: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.