Does the 2025 Subaru WRX need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$343extra a year
- Premium listed for the Premium AWD.
- All 10 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 69% of 68 sedans (2025) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Premium Manual AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Premium CVT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Limited Manual AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Limited CVT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| GT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| GT CVT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| tS AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| tS Manual AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru WRX | Premium AWD | Premium |
| 2025 Audi A3 | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | Regular |
| 2025 Cadillac CT4 | Luxury RWD | Premium |
| 2025 Lexus IS | 300 RWD | Premium |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra N | N FWD | Premium |
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