Subaru WRX Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Subaru WRX as a Midsize Cars / Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Subaru WRX is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.
Subaru WRX Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
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 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Subaru WRX?
The EPA classifies the Subaru WRX as a 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 WRX considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars, Compact Cars), the Subaru WRX is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.