Model year guide

1997 Subaru Impreza

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Subaru Impreza is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.

1997 Subaru Impreza at a glance

Combined23–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Subaru Impreza MPG & running costs

Combined23–24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,880
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume85 cu ft
Cargo volume25 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,400 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Subaru Impreza costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,400
Fuel only$14,400
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Subaru Impreza vehicles on record

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1997 Subaru Impreza — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Subaru Impreza get?

The 1997 Subaru Impreza has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.