Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport Vehicle Class & Size
The EPA classifies the 2017 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport as a Small Station Wagons / Midsize Cars / Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2017):
The Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport is classified by the EPA as a Small Station Wagons / Midsize Cars.
Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017Config 1 of 8 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2017Config 2 of 8 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2017Config 3 of 8 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2017Config 4 of 8 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2017Config 5 of 8 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2017Config 6 of 8 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017Config 7 of 8 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2017Config 8 of 8 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2016Config 1 of 6 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2016Config 2 of 6 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2016Config 3 of 6 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2016Config 4 of 6 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016Config 5 of 6 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016Config 6 of 6 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015Config 1 of 6 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2015Config 2 of 6 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2015Config 3 of 6 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2015Config 4 of 6 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015Config 5 of 6 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015Config 6 of 6 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport data analysis
How to read this Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport data
This page lists every 2015 through 2017 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport record we hold for this measurement — 20 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Impreza/Outback Sport Vehicle Class
What class of vehicle is the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport?
The EPA classifies the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport as a Small Station Wagons / Midsize Cars / Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Small Station Wagons, Midsize Cars, Compact Cars), the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.
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