2016 Subaru Crosstrek MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek gets up to 29 mpg combined with a gas engine and up to 31 mpg as a hybrid, across 3 EPA-tested versions.
EPA fuel economy
2016 Subaru Crosstrek · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest gas version
29MPG combined
26 city 33 highway
$2,250 a year to fuel
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT
Best hybrid version
31MPG combined
29 city 33 highway
$2,100 a year to fuel
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT
Best version saves $1,000 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,100 to $2,500 a year.
Every 2016 Crosstrek version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | |||
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT Best
EPA listing: XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD |
31 mpg | 29 / 33 | $2,100 |
| Gas | |||
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT
EPA listing: XV Crosstrek AWD |
29 mpg | 26 / 33 | $2,250 |
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 5-speed manual
EPA listing: XV Crosstrek AWD |
26 mpg | 23 / 30 | $2,500 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT | $2,090 | $10,452 |
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT | $2,234 | $11,172 |
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 5-speed manual | $2,492 | $12,462 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Subaru Crosstrek MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 29 to 30 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2020. Hybrid: 31 to 36 mpg (2016, 2026); highest in 2026.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2016: gas 29 mpg · hybrid 31 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 29 | 31 |
| 2017 | 29 | – |
| 2018 | 29 | – |
| 2019 | 29 | – |
| 2020 | 30 | – |
| 2021 | 30 | – |
| 2022 | 30 | – |
| 2023 | 30 | – |
| 2024 | 29 | – |
| 2025 | 29 | – |
| 2026 | 29 | 36 |
How the 2016 Crosstrek compares
2016 subcompact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2016 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,100 |
Subaru Crosstrek This page Best: hybrid |
31 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,100 |
Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,250 |
2016 Crosstrek recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 134 owner complaints for the 2016 Crosstrek.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
How much fuel does the 2016 Crosstrek hybrid save?
Comparing AWD or 4WD versions at EPA's assumptions (15,000 miles a year, $4.32 a gallon), the hybrid costs $2,100 a year to fuel against $2,250 for the gas model: $150 a year, or $750 over five years.
Does the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2016 Subaru Crosstrek version on regular gasoline.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.