2023 Subaru Impreza 4-DoorFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
Combined
32
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S7)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
36
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
280 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,105/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,792/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,823/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,939/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,120/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,114/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,621/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,165/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,036/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,085/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 32 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Subaru Impreza SW AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability9.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems4 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2023 Subaru Impreza 4-Door. Top reported issues include wheels & tires, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Wheels & Tires
2
Electrical System
1
Engine
1
Fuel System
1

2023 Subaru Impreza 4-Door problems by category: Wheels & Tires: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Wheels & TiresFiled: 12/31/2025ODI#11708071
The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30…
Other / UnknownFiled: 12/17/2023ODI#11560504
This Subaru model and most other models I have researched is having connections issues with the infotainment systems, connecting and keeping a connection with Android auto and apple. It's not like jus…
Electrical SystemFiled: 05/16/2023ODI#11522354
Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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