Subaru WRX Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2026 Subaru WRX costs about $3,150 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2026):
The Subaru WRX costs an estimated $3,450/year in fuel (412 g CO₂/mi).
Subaru WRX Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 422 | 4 |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 412 | 4 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 422 | 4 |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 413 | 5 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 422 | 4 |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 408 | 5 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 419 | 4 |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 419 | 4 |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 432 | 4 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 390 | 5 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 483 | 3 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 422 | 4 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 382 | 5 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 485 | 3 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 420 | 4 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 383 | 5 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 476 | 3 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 420 | 4 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 383 | 5 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 477 | 3 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 471 | 3 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 420 | 4 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 385 | 5 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 458 | 4 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 420 | 5 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 385 | 5 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 459 | 4 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 407 | 5 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 24 | $3,150 | 374 | 6 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 459 | 4 |
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 WRX Fuel Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to fuel the Subaru WRX?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Subaru WRX is $3,150 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Subaru WRX produce?
The Subaru WRX produces approximately 374 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.