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Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport

13 model years from 2005 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport
Pictured: 2007 Subaru Impreza (GG9 MY07) Luxury hatchback (2015-07-03) 01. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2005–2017
Class
Midsize Cars, Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars
Latest engines
2.0L 4-cyl
Best MPG
22–32 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns, all years
Interest
26,267 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2017 Impreza/Outback Sport in brief

The 2017 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 32 MPG combined (28 city / 38 highway), 19% better than the 2017 midsize car average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport has 13 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2017, classed as Midsize Cars, Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars.

Its most efficient year was 2017 at 32 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 32 MPG.

Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data.

How the 2005 Impreza/Outback Sport compares

The 2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport is a subcompact car offered with 3 engines (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway), 10% better than the 2005 subcompact car average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

About the Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport

The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992. It was introduced as a replacement for the Leone, with the predecessor's EA series engines replaced by the new EJ series. It is now in its sixth generation.

From the Wikipedia article "Subaru Impreza", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2017 Impreza/Outback Sport pros & cons

Full 2017 details →

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 32 MPG combined — 19% better than the average 2017 midsize car (26.9 MPG).
  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 110 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Best and worst years to buy used

Best year

2017 Impreza/Outback Sport

0 owner complaints · 0 recalls

No clear problem year

None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Impreza/Outback Sport changes by model year

  1. 2015
    • Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
  2. 2012
    • Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl
    • Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl
    • Best combined MPG up from 22 to 30
  3. 2006
    • Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 13 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20172.0L 4-cyl32 MPG––Not rated00
20162.0L 4-cyl31 MPG––Not rated00
20152.0L 4-cyl31 MPG––Not rated00
20142.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo30 MPG––Not rated00
20132.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo30 MPG––Not rated00
20122.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo30 MPG––Not rated00
20112.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo22 MPG––Not rated00
20102.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo22 MPG––Not rated00
20092.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo22 MPG––Not rated00
20082.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo22 MPG––Not rated00
20072.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo22 MPG––Not rated00
20062.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo22 MPG––Not rated00
20052.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo23 MPG––Not rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport
2005: 23 MPG2006: 22 MPG2007: 22 MPG2008: 22 MPG2009: 22 MPG2010: 22 MPG2011: 22 MPG2012: 30 MPG2013: 30 MPG2014: 30 MPG2015: 31 MPG2016: 31 MPG2017: 32 MPG2005200720092011201320152017max 32 MPG

Alternatives to the 2017 Impreza/Outback Sport

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 Toyota Corolla34 MPG★★★★★3
2017 Honda Civic36 MPG★★★★★6
2017 Honda Accord48 MPGNot rated3
2017 Toyota Camry40 MPG★★★★★3
2017 Toyota Prius56 MPG★★★★★3
2017 Hyundai Elantra35 MPG★★★★★4
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Subaru. How we calculate this →