Volvo V60 vs Subaru Impreza
The Subaru Impreza is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 32 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Volvo V60, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Subaru Impreza leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2018–2026
Subaru Impreza
Small Station Wagons · 51 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Volvo V60 | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 31 mpg | 32 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 37 mpg | 38 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,100 | $1,900 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 99 g/mi ✓ | 280 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (AV-S8), Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2018–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 40 | 51 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
V60 vs Impreza: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Volvo V60 or the Subaru Impreza?
The Subaru Impreza is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 32 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Volvo V60, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Subaru Impreza runs about $1,900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,100 for the Volvo V60 — a difference of roughly $200 per year.
What engines do the V60 and Impreza offer?
Volvo V60: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI. Subaru Impreza: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Volvo V60 and the Subaru Impreza as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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