Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1993–2027
Subaru Impreza
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Subaru Impreza. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 7.5 L/100km, about $2,426 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 7.5 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,426
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 667 km
- 50 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Impreza costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $22.05 per 100 km | $2,426 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $18.11 per 100 km | $2,010 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £21.05 per 100 miles | £1,474 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $13.88 per 100 miles | $1,874 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Impreza ranks
GK/GT (5th generation), 2017–2023
Specs for the 2.0i hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- GK/GT (5th generation)
- Built
- 2017-2023
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,550 mm
- Width
- 1,777 mm
- Height
- 1,468 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,456 kg
- Boot
- 385 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L flat-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 98 kW
- Torque
- 194 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.5 L/100km
- CO₂
- 177 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2016
- Airbags
- 7
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
GJ/GP (4th generation), 2012–2016
Specs for the 2.0i hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- GJ/GP (4th generation)
- Built
- 2012-2016
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,498 mm
- Width
- 1,803 mm
- Height
- 1,463 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,644 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,330 kg
- Boot
- 487 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L flat-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 1,797 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 174 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 158 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2012
- Airbags
- 7
GE/GH (3rd generation), 2008–2011
Specs for the 2.0R hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- GE/GH (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2008-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,415 mm
- Width
- 1,740 mm
- Height
- 1,473 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,619 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,403 kg
- Boot
- 300 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L flat-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 196 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2008
- Airbags
- 6
GD/GG (2nd generation), 2001–2007
Specs for the 2.0 GX sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- GD/GG (2nd generation)
- Built
- 2001-2007
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,440 mm
- Width
- 1,740 mm
- Height
- 1,457 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,572 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,380 kg
- Boot
- 351 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L flat-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 1,746 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 92 kW
- Torque
- 184 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2002
GC/GF (1st generation), 1993–2000
Specs for the 2.0 sedan AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- GC/GF (1st generation)
- Built
- 1993-2000
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,350 mm
- Width
- 1,694 mm
- Height
- 1,451 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,520 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,293 kg
- Boot
- 360 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L flat-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 92 kW
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 4.9 L/100km | 57 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 4.9 L/100km | 57 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
Subaru Impreza questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Subaru Impreza?
The 2026 Subaru Impreza uses 7.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Subaru Impreza cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,426 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Subaru Impreza go on a full tank?
About 667 km from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Subaru Impreza's boot?
385 L, for the 2.0i hatchback.
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