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Subaru Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD

2003–2009 · 30 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
21
Best
23
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The Subaru Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD has been tested by the EPA across 30 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2009. Over this period, the Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2009
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Premium
$3,300192421MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$3,650172319MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2008
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192521MPG
2008
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2008
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Premium
$3,150202522MPG
2008
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2008
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$3,650172319MPG
2007
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,450182320MPG
2007
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2007
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2007
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2006
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2006
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2006
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,450172420MPG
2006
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,450172420MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2005
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2005
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,650172319MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2004
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2004
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,450172420MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2003
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2003
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG

Historical Efficiency

2009
22
2008
22
2007
22
2006
22
2005
23
2004
22
2003
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Subaru Impreza Wagon/Outback SPT AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Subaru Subaru Impreza grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
354
Total Deaths
266

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.1%
Fire Occurrence
5.6%
Speeding Involved
32.8%
DUI Involved
27.7%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

74%
Front
18%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2022
Fatal Crashes41
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2021
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2020
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2019
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2018
Fatal Crashes28
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2017
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
38
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2016
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2015
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2014
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.94
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2009
3
2008
7
2006
6
2004
6
2003
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory