Subaru Solterra MPG by year — every rating on record
The Subaru Solterra has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2023 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 120 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 104 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 104 mpg | 104 mpg | #5 of 166 (98th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 104 mpg | 104 mpg | #6 of 176 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 104 mpg | 104 mpg | #8 of 194 (96th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #3 of 188 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #1 of 49 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Subaru Solterra placed highest in 2027 at #1 of 49, and lowest in 2025 at #8 of 194. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 131 | 109 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 288 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 131 | 109 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 288 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 114 | 94 | 104 | 110.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 227 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 114 | 94 | 104 | 110.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 227 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 114 | 94 | 104 | 110.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 228 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 → 2026 | 104 → 120 mpg | +16 mpg | 96 gal |
What Solterra fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Subaru Solterra burns 96 to 96 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $288 | $288 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $335 | $335 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $383 | $383 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $650 to $650 a year in fuel, or $8,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 120 mpg the Subaru Solterra is 93 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,155 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Subaru nameplates
Every Subaru model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.