2025 Subaru Impreza — Full Specifications
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The 2025 Subaru Impreza is an estate/wagon offered with 2 engines (2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl). Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 36 mpg (UK) / 30 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 35–36 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a Subaru Impreza workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2024 Subaru Impreza: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 36 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It carries the same 5★ overall NHTSA rating.
Full Specifications
| Engine (most efficient) | 2L 4-cyl |
|---|---|
| Engine options | 2L 4-cyl · 2.5L 4-cyl |
| Transmission (most efficient) | Automatic (AV-S8) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | Estate/Wagon |
| Passenger Volume (EPA) | 100 cu ft (2,832 L) |
| Luggage Volume (EPA) | 20 cu ft (566 L) |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 36 combined / 32 urban / 41 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 30 combined / 27 city / 34 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 185 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 6 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $2,250 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 2 configurations for the 2025 Subaru Impreza across 2 engines (2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl). Combined fuel economy ranges from 29 to 30 mpg (US), or 35 to 36 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 36 | 30 (27/34) | 185 | $2,250 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 35 | 29 (26/33) | 190 | $2,300 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 100 cubic feet (about 2,832 litres) and luggage volume at 20 cubic feet (about 566 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.
Owner Essentials for the 2025 Subaru Impreza
Running Costs: 2025 Subaru Impreza
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2025 Subaru Impreza at 36 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,010 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $2,250 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2025 Subaru Impreza Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Subaru Impreza as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Subaru Impreza. The most-reported areas are Unspecified (2), Power train (2), Steering (1). Complaints include 1 reported crash. That is well below the median of 66 complaints across the 16 Subaru Impreza model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2025 Subaru Impreza
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Transmission & drivetrain (2 owner complaints) — On the test drive, watch for hesitation, jerking or slipping between gears and ask for transmission service history.
- Steering (1 owner complaint) — Check for play, noise or heavy steering, and ask whether any steering recall work was done.
- Brakes (1 owner complaint) — Brake firmly from speed and look for pulling, vibration or a soft pedal; ask for brake service history.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Subaru Impreza compare to similar estate/wagons? For context, estate/wagons in our database average around 34 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 36 mpg figure is 2 mpg better than that average. Its 185 g/km CO₂ figure is 18 g/km lower than the 203 g/km average for estate/wagons on this site. This comparison is based on 194 estate/wagons in our dataset.
Subaru models in our database average about 33 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2025 Subaru Impreza's 36 mpg is 3 mpg above that make average. Its 185 g/km CO₂ figure is 21 g/km lower than the 206 g/km Subaru average.
Of the 16 Subaru Impreza model years we cover, the 2025 ranks 9th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (36 mpg UK combined, against a high of 38 mpg). See every Subaru Impreza year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2025 Subaru Impreza have?
EPA lists 2 engines for the 2025 Subaru Impreza: 2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl. The most fuel-efficient configuration pairs the 2L 4-cyl with a automatic (av-s8).
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Subaru Impreza?
The most efficient configuration returns around 36 mpg (UK) combined, or 30 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 35 to 36 mpg.
How much does the 2025 Subaru Impreza cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $2,250 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2025 Subaru Impreza have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2025 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Subaru Impreza as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Subaru Impreza?
Among the 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Unspecified (2 complaints), Power train (2 complaints), Steering (1 complaint). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
How much interior and luggage space does the 2025 Subaru Impreza have?
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 100 cubic feet (about 2,832 litres) and luggage volume at 20 cubic feet (about 566 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures, which are measured differently from the UK boot-capacity numbers manufacturers quote.
Is the Subaru Impreza's fuel economy good for an estate/wagon?
Yes — it returns around 36 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 34 mpg among the estate/wagons we track.