2018 Subaru Crosstrek MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is rated 25 to 29 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT.
EPA fuel economy
2018 Subaru Crosstrek · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
29MPG combined
27 city 33 highway
$2,150 a year to fuel
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT
Best version saves $250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,150 to $2,500 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2017.
One of the Crosstrek years to avoid
The 2018 drew 98 owner complaints in its first three years, against 39 for a typical Crosstrek year: 2.5 times as many.
Years to avoid: 2018 and 2019; best years: 2016, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Crosstrek year rankedThe 2018 Crosstrek's recalls and problems
Every 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT Best
EPA listing: Crosstrek AWD |
29 mpg | 27 / 33 | $2,150 |
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed manual
EPA listing: Crosstrek AWD |
25 mpg | 23 / 29 | $2,500 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT | $2,069 | $10,345 |
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed manual | $2,400 | $12,000 |
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: 28 to 30 mpg (every year from 2013 to 2026); highest in 2020. Hybrid: 30 to 36 mpg (2014 to 2016, 2026); highest in 2026.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2018: gas 29 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 | – |
| 2014 | 28 | 30 |
| 2015 | 29 | 31 |
| 2016 | 29 | 31 |
| 2017 | 29 | – |
| 2018 | 29 | – |
| 2019 | 29 | – |
| 2020 | 30 | – |
| 2021 | 30 | – |
| 2022 | 30 | – |
| 2023 | 30 | – |
| 2024 | 29 | – |
| 2025 | 29 | – |
| 2026 | 29 | 36 |
Every Crosstrek year's ratings in one table
How the 2018 Crosstrek compares
2018 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.
| 2018 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: gas |
33 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 |
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 |
Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 |
Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 |
Subaru Crosstrek This page Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 |
Best: gas |
28 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,200 |
Best: gas |
28 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,200 |
2018 Crosstrek recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2018 Subaru Crosstrek version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2018 Crosstrek's MPG compare with the 2017?
For 2018, the best gas version is rated 29 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.