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Subaru · model year 2027
2027 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 139 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #139 of 479 - 246 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #246 of 521 - 470 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #470 of 539 - 06 Subaru cars
Every model year, newest first #6 of 1,061 - 330 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #330 of 1,362 - 484 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #484 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness AWD is a small sport utility vehicle with gasoline power, all-wheel drive, and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Its combined rating is 26 MPG, with 24 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,600, and tailpipe CO2 is 337 grams per mile.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive in a small SUV body
- 29 MPG highway rating
- Automatic transmission with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
- Clear $2,600 annual fuel-cost estimate
Watch for
- 24 MPG city rating
- 26 MPG combined is modest for fuel-focused buyers
- 337 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline fuel type
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive Mixed city and highway driving Buyers comparing Subaru SUVs by MPG
The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness AWD gives you a small SUV body, all-wheel drive, and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. Its 26 combined MPG provides a straightforward benchmark, while the $2,600 yearly fuel estimate shows the ongoing cost. Highway driving is rated at 29 MPG, compared with 24 MPG in the city. This is a practical match for buyers who need all-wheel drive and accept the fuel use that comes with it. Drivers focused mainly on lower fuel bills should compare other SUVs by their combined ratings and annual costs.
What it is
This 2027 Crosstrek is a gasoline SUV in the small sport utility vehicle 4WD class. It uses all-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission.
The defining figure is 26 combined MPG. That is the single number to use when your driving mixes city streets and highways.
The numbers
The Crosstrek returns 24 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. Highway trips therefore use fewer gallons per mile than stop-and-go travel.
Its tailpipe output is listed at 337 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
The listed annual gasoline cost is $2,600. Your actual bill will change with how much you drive and the mix of city and highway miles, but the combined rating is the useful starting point.
How it compares
Use the 26 MPG combined figure when comparing this Crosstrek with other SUVs in the fuel-efficient SUV list. City and highway ratings can shift the result for your own route.
For other Subaru models to weigh alongside it, see Subaru cars and compare their combined MPG and annual fuel-cost figures.
Who it suits
This SUV suits a driver who wants gasoline power and all-wheel drive in a small utility vehicle, with a clear 26 MPG combined estimate.
It also fits drivers who spend enough time on highways to benefit from its 29 MPG highway rating.
Trade-offs
The vehicle is rated at 26 MPG combined, with city use rated at 24 MPG.
The $2,600 annual fuel-cost estimate and 337 grams of CO2 per mile matter more for drivers who cover many miles each year.
Verdict
Choose this Crosstrek when all-wheel drive and SUV format are priorities, and when 26 combined MPG fits your fuel budget.
Its numbers make the most sense for mixed driving where 24 city MPG and 29 highway MPG reflect your routine. Consider another vehicle if reducing annual gasoline spending is the main goal.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 26 MPG
- City MPG
- 24 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 337 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Crosstrek Wilderness AWD's combined MPG?
It is rated at 26 combined MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The rating is 24 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway.
How much does its fuel cost per year?
The listed annual gasoline cost is $2,600.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission.
Does this Crosstrek have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The drivetrain is all-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its listed tailpipe output is 337 grams of CO2 per mile.
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