2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport
Pictured: 2007 Subaru Impreza (GG9 MY07) Luxury hatchback (2015-07-03) 01. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Compact Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
31 combined · 28 city / 36 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 31 MPG combined — 18% better than the average 2015 compact car (26.3 MPG).
  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 52 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway), 18% better than the 2015 compact car average of 26.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,150 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.

What changed for 2015

  • Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Impreza/Outback Sport →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Impreza AWD2.0L 4-cylAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive28 / 36 / 31+18%$2,150289
Impreza Wagon AWD2.0L 4-cylAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive28 / 36 / 31+13%$2,150289
Impreza Sport AWD2.0L 4-cylAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive27 / 35 / 30+9%$2,250294
Impreza AWD2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel Drive25 / 33 / 28+6%$2,400318
Impreza Wagon AWD2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel Drive25 / 33 / 28+2%$2,400318
Impreza Sport AWD2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel Drive24 / 33 / 27-2%$2,500326
8/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
8/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $1,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
26.3 MPG2015 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport.

Similar 2015 compact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (this car)31 MPGNot rated0
2015 Honda Civic44 MPGNot rated1
2015 Mazda 333 MPGNot rated0
2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI35 MPGNot rated12
2015 Toyota Yaris33 MPGNot rated4
2015 Ford Focus34 MPGNot rated11
2015 Subaru WRX24 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Impreza/Outback Sport years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2017 Impreza/Outback Sport32–Not rated00
2016 Impreza/Outback Sport31–Not rated00
2014 Impreza/Outback Sport30–Not rated00
2013 Impreza/Outback Sport30–Not rated00
2012 Impreza/Outback Sport30–Not rated00
2011 Impreza/Outback Sport22–Not rated00
2010 Impreza/Outback Sport22–Not rated00
2009 Impreza/Outback Sport22–Not rated00
2008 Impreza/Outback Sport22–Not rated00
2007 Impreza/Outback Sport22–Not rated00
2006 Impreza/Outback Sport22–Not rated00
2005 Impreza/Outback Sport23–Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Subaru. How we calculate this →