Does the 2002 Subaru Impreza AWD take premium or regular gas?

The EPA lists the 2002 Subaru Impreza AWD 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD as taking premium. Combined MPG is 21, and the EPA estimates about $3,650 a year in fuel.

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2002 Subaru Impreza AWD — 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD

This 2002 Subaru Impreza AWD (2.0L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD) takes premium gasoline. PREMIUM

MPG combined (18 city / 25 hwy)

$3,650

est. fuel cost / year (EPA, 15k mi)

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tailpipe CO₂

The EPA lists this trim as premium because that's the fuel the manufacturer specified for its mileage test. Many such engines will run on regular with slightly lower power and MPG — but check your owner's manual to see whether premium is required or just recommended.

Other 2002 Subaru Impreza AWD trims

Trim	Fuel	MPG	Fuel/yr
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, AWD	REGULAR	21	$2,950
2.5L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD	REGULAR	21	$2,950
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, AWD	PREMIUM	20	$3,850

EPA fuel type: Premium · class: Subcompact Cars · retrieved 2026-06-14.