Does the 2021 Subaru WRX need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$313extra a year
- Premium listed for the AWD.
- All 10 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 60% of 75 sedans (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Manual AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Premium Manual AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Premium CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Limited AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Limited Manual AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Limited CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| STI AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| STI Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru WRX | AWD | Premium |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Acura ILX | FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda Accord | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | 2.5 S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 | Sport FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree