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2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2005 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 2006, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2006 #14 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2510.69.4
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2006 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Scion xA30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  4. 4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Suzuki Swift26 MPG $1,788
  6. 14Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport22 MPG $2,114
  7. 41Aston Martin Vanquish12 MPG $4,938
2006 Impreza/Outback SportOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Impreza/Outback Sport MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Impreza AWD		 Gas 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Impreza AWD		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Impreza AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Impreza AWD		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Impreza AWD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Beetle 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Beetle saves $92/yr vs Scion tC 23 MPG · $2,022/yr tC saves $92/yr vs Chevrolet Cobalt 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cobalt saves $254/yr vs Ford Mustang 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $211/yr vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Tiburon saves $92/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Eclipse saves $92/yr vs Chevrolet Aveo 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Aveo saves $325/yr vs MINI Cooper 28 MPG · $2,116/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $2/yr vs Mazda RX-8 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $1,005/yr vs Roush Performance Mustang 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $1,589/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport?

The 2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2006 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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