Subaru WRX MPG

Factors that Affect Efficiency

When it comes to your vehicle's MPG, there are factors you can control, and factors you can't. Factors you can't are things like your engine, and the Subaru WRX has the 2.4-liter DOHC turbocharged engine. This powertrain offers 271 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

Outside of your engine, other mechanical components that affect your MPG are your transmission and drivetrain. These components work together, as your transmission controls how much power goes from your engine, and your drivetrain controls which wheels that power goes to.

The Subaru WRX offers a standard six-speed manual transmission, and an available eight-speed Subaru Performance Transmission. As for the WRX's drivetrain, there's the standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, which sends power to both axles as needed, or the Continuous AWD, which continuously sends power to both axles.

Engine Efficiency

Now that you know which mechanical factors can affect your MPG, it's time to get into the numbers.

If you choose one of the trims equipped with the six-speed manual trim-the Base, Premium, and Limited-you'll get a maximum available EPA-estimated 19 city/26 highway MPG. On the other hand, if you choose the remaining trim, the GT, you'll get a maximum available EPA-estimated 19 city/25 highway MPG.

You'll also have a 16.6-gallon fuel tank, which can give you an approximate combined range of 370 miles. This can get you plenty of trips to and from work, or to the kids' school and the grocery store.

Tips to Improve Efficiency

But what about those factors we mentioned that you can control? You're probably doing the easiest one right now! The best way to increase your efficiency is to meet your regular maintenance milestones, like oil changes every few months. When your engine is working at tip-top shape, then your fuel economy will be at peak efficiency.

Another easy thing you can do to help increase your fuel economy is simply cleaning your car. The less weight your car carries around, the less power it needs to expend, the less fuel it needs to use. An easy thing to do is just remove things from your WRX that you're not using to reduce weight.