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2026 Subaru WRX Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2026 model years32 variantsUp to 24 MPG combined
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2026 Subaru WRX Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Subaru WRX gets 22 mpg combined on the 2.4L All-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,530 lbs, measures 183.9 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 21 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
22 mpg (19 city / 26 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.4L · All-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd · other 2026 trims rate 21–22 mpg combined
Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
2.4L · All-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd
Curb weight
3,530 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: WRX SPORT EyeSight 4DR SEDAN
Length
183.9 in · 72 in wide · 57.9 in tall
Wheelbase
105.5 in
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2026 Subaru WRX trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182521
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive192622

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Subaru WRX Generations

Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.

YearsVariantsEnginesDriveClassBest MPG
2022–2026102.4LAll-Wheel DriveMidsize Cars22
2015–2021222.0L, 2.5LAll-Wheel DriveCompact Cars24

Subaru WRX — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182521Premium Gasoline
2026Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182521Premium Gasoline
2025Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182521Premium Gasoline
2024Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2023Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2022Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182421Premium Gasoline
2021Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2021Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive162218Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182421Premium Gasoline
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive212723Premium Gasoline
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive162219Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182421Premium Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive212723Premium Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive172219Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182421Premium Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive212723Premium Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive162218Premium Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive172219Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182421Premium Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive172319Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive182421Premium Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive172319Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive212824Premium Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive172319Premium Gasoline

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Subaru WRX — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Subaru WRX?

The Subaru WRX is EPA-rated at up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2015 model year.

What engine does the 2026 Subaru WRX have?

The Subaru WRX uses a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Subaru WRX are covered here?

This page documents 32 verified Subaru WRX configurations across model years 2015–2026.

Which model year of the Subaru WRX is the most fuel efficient?

The 2015 Subaru WRX holds the highest combined rating at 24 MPG; the 2022 sits lowest at 22 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 9%) across the 12 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Subaru WRX have?

The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Subaru WRX — 2L, 2.4L, 2.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Subaru WRX front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

Every Subaru WRX configuration on record here is All-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2026 data.

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