2026 Subaru WRX Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Sedan 7 trims listed ← 2025

Fuel tank capacity

16.6gal · 63 L

The 2026 Subaru WRX has a fuel tank capacity of 16.6 gallons (63 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 415–432 highway miles or 299–315 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

16.6 gal · Smaller than 61% of 2026 models we list.

Highway range
415–432 mi
City range
299–315 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA combined
21–22 MPG
EPA size class
Midsize Cars

2026 Subaru WRX fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 7 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
4dr Sedan AWD 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M · AWD MPG 19 / 26Range 315 / 432 mi 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M AWD 16.6 gal63 L 19 / 26 315 / 432 mi
GT 4dr Sedan AWD 2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT · AWD MPG 18 / 25Range 299 / 415 mi 2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT AWD 16.6 gal63 L 18 / 25 299 / 415 mi
Limited 4dr Sedan AWD 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M · AWD MPG 19 / 26Range 315 / 432 mi 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M AWD 16.6 gal63 L 19 / 26 315 / 432 mi
Limited 4dr Sedan AWD 2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT · AWD MPG 18 / 25Range 299 / 415 mi 2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT AWD 16.6 gal63 L 18 / 25 299 / 415 mi
Premium 4dr Sedan AWD 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M · AWD MPG 19 / 26Range 315 / 432 mi 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M AWD 16.6 gal63 L 19 / 26 315 / 432 mi
Series.Yellow 4dr Sedan AWD 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M · AWD MPG 19 / 26Range 315 / 432 mi 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M AWD 16.6 gal63 L 19 / 26 315 / 432 mi
tS 4dr Sedan AWD 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M · AWD MPG 19 / 26Range 315 / 432 mi 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M AWD 16.6 gal63 L 19 / 26 315 / 432 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2026 Subaru WRX goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 22 MPG, a full 16.6-gallon tank covers about 365 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full16.6432315
3/412.5324237
1/28.3216158
1/44.210879
1/82.15439

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 682 gallons, roughly 41 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
21–22 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
412–422 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
4 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2026 Subaru WRX

$87.65 to fill the 16.6-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
16.6 galPremium$5.28$87.65$65.74

By region, 16.6-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$81.84
Midwest$5.37$89.14
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$75.86
Rocky Mountain$5.12$84.99
West Coast$6.08$100.93
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$105.58

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 16.6-gallon tank$87.65
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,600

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

WRX tank size in other years

The 2026 WRX uses the same 16.6 gal tank as every WRX since 2022.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2026 WRX 16.6 gal 432 mi
2025 WRX 16.6 gal 432 mi
2024 WRX 16.6 gal 432 mi
2023 WRX 16.6 gal 432 mi
2022 WRX 16.6 gal 432 mi
2021 WRX 15.9 gal 429 mi
Subaru WRX fuel tank by model year

2026 Subaru WRX vs similar 2026 sedans

The WRX has the largest tank of the six 2026 sedans compared here, 16.6 gallons against 16.2 for the Nissan Altima.

2026 modelTankLongest highway range
Subaru WRX 16.6 gal 432 mi
Nissan Altima 16.0–16.2 gal 583 mi
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 13.2 gal 475 mi
Hyundai Elantra N 12.4 gal 360 mi
Honda Civic 10.6–12.4 gal 508 mi
Kia K4 12.4 gal 484 mi

Other 2026 sedans of a similar size, one model per brand.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2026 Subaru WRX?

The 2026 Subaru WRX holds 16.6 gallons (63 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2026 Subaru WRX gas tank hold?

The 2026 Subaru WRX tank holds 63 liters, or 16.6 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2026 Subaru WRX go on a full tank?

About 415–432 miles on the highway and 299–315 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2026 Subaru WRX go on a quarter tank?

About 108 highway miles or 79 in town from the 16.6-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.2 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2026 Subaru WRX take?

Premium unleaded (recommended). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2026 Subaru WRX?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 16.6-gallon tank from empty costs $87.65. It ranges from $75.86 in the Gulf Coast to $105.58 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2026 Subaru WRX?

About 103 pounds for the 16.6-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2026 Subaru WRX have a bigger gas tank than the Hyundai Elantra N?

Yes. The 2026 Subaru WRX holds up to 16.6 gallons; the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N holds up to 12.4.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).

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