Subaru models ranked by fuel economy, 2026

12 Subaru models are rated for model year 2026. Their best combined ratings run from 22 to 129, with a median of 29. Subaru Uncharted leads at 129; Subaru WRX is last at 22.

The leader gets 5.9 times the combined rating of the model at the bottom, a spread of 107.

The largest step between neighbouring ranks comes after Subaru Trailseeker, 3rd: the next model, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, is 81 lower.

On annual fuel cost under the file's assumptions, Subaru Uncharted is lowest at $600 and Subaru WRX highest at $3,750; the median is $2,300.

By vehicle class: Small SUVs (8), Midsize cars (1), Minicompact cars (1), Standard SUVs (1), 1 more with 1 models in all.

By powertrain: Gasoline (7), Electric (3), Hybrid (2).

MPGe is used for electric models: it is the electric equivalent of MPG, so the figures are comparable as energy efficiency.

Best combined rating of the most efficient Subaru models for model year 2026.

All 12 models ranked

Annual fuel cost in the file is based on 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway driving, and the fuel prices that fueleconomy.gov published at the time of the release (the same prices for every model year).

Subaru models ranked by combined rating, model year 2026
Rank	Model	Vehicle class	Powertrain	Combined MPG	Annual fuel cost	CO2 g/mile	Versions
1	Subaru Uncharted	Small SUVs	Electric	129	$600	0	3
2	Subaru Solterra	Small SUVs	Electric	120	$650	0	2
3	Subaru Trailseeker	Small SUVs	Electric	117	$650	0	2
4	Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid	Small SUVs	Hybrid	36	$1,850	246	1
5	Subaru Forester Hybrid	Small SUVs	Hybrid	35	$1,900	255	1
6	Subaru Crosstrek	Small SUVs	Gasoline	29	$2,300	307	2
7	Subaru Forester	Small SUVs	Gasoline	29	$2,300	310	3
8	Subaru Impreza	Station wagons	Gasoline	29	$2,300	301	2
9	Subaru Outback	Small SUVs	Gasoline	27	$2,500	330	3
10	Subaru BRZ	Minicompact cars	Gasoline	25	$3,300	362	2
11	Subaru Ascent	Standard SUVs	Gasoline	22	$3,050	405	2
12	Subaru WRX	Midsize cars	Gasoline	22	$3,750	412	2

Each model is shown with its most efficient rated version. How the figures are prepared: methods and data.