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Subaru WRX Vehicle Class & Size

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.

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Subaru WRX Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2026Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2025Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2025Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2024Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2023Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2023Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2022Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2022Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2021Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2021Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2021Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2020Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2020Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2020Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2019Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2019Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2019Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2018Config 1 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2018Config 2 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2018Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2018Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2017Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2017Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2017Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2016Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2016Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2016Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2015Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2015Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2015Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19

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 data analysis

How to read this Subaru WRX data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Subaru WRX record we hold for this measurement — 32 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 WRX 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 WRX 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 WRX Vehicle Class

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.

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