Gas Mileage

2008 Subaru Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 Subaru Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD

2008 Subaru Models

  1. Forester AWD
  2. Impreza AWD
  3. Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD
  4. Legacy AWD
  5. Outback Wagon AWD
  6. Tribeca AWD
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Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 25 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 25% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
25 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 35.03 MPG on the highway, 24.80 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.55 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 41% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
35.03 MPG
Combined
28.55 MPG
City
24.80 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
19 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 37.14 MPG on the highway, 25.08 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.37 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.14 MPG
Combined
29.37 MPG
City
25.08 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
19 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 25 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 34.24 MPG on the highway, 23.43 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.31 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 46% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
34.24 MPG
Combined
27.31 MPG
City
23.43 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
19 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 23 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
23 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
17 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 31.47 MPG on the highway, 21.18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24.83 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 49% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31.47 MPG
Combined
24.83 MPG
City
21.18 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
19 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD gets up to 37.58 MPG on the highway, 24.73 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.23 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 52% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.58 MPG
Combined
29.23 MPG
City
24.73 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
19 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2008 Small Station Wagons

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the small station wagons class in 2008 goes to the Honda Fit with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 31 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 94% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Audi S4 Avant.

Honda Fit
31 MPG (Manual - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota Corolla Matrix
29 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Pontiac Vibe
29 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4 Avant Quattro
23 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Saab 9 3 Sportcombi
23 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo V50 FWD
23 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
Suzuki Forenza Wagon
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Saab 9 3 Aero Sportcombi AWD
19 MPG (Manual - 2.8L - 6 Cylinder)
Infiniti EX35
19 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Audi S4 Avant
16 MPG (Automatic - 4.2L - 8 Cylinder)
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