Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

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.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2017Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline31
2017Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2017Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline32
2017Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline27
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2016Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline31
2016Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline31
2016Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline27
2015Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline31
2015Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline31
2015Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Station WagonsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline27

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 Vehicle Class FAQ

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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