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Subaru Baja MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Subaru Baja, from 2003 to 2006. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2006, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2006 model is 10% more efficient than the best 2003 model (22 vs. 20 MPG). The 2006 model is 29% more efficient than the median SUV that year (22 vs. 17 MPG).

Most efficient year200622 MPG combined
Latest (2006)22 MPG$2,114/yr to fuel
First rated (2003)20 MPG$2,325/yr at today's prices
Model years rated414 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Baja, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Baja model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2006 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 18
20 / 26 17 — 4 $2,114
2005 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
19 / 25 17 — 4 $2,214
2004 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
19 / 25 17 — 4 $2,214
2003 Gas 20 MPG 18 / 24 17 — 2 $2,325

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare Baja model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Subaru Baja year has the best fuel economy?

The 2006 Subaru Baja, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,114 a year.

Which Subaru Baja year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2003 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Subaru Baja?

The 2006 Subaru Baja is rated up to 22 MPG combined.

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