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2026 Subaru WRX vs 2021 Mazda 2

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 22 MPG vs 35 MPG combined — Mazda 2 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $3700 vs $1700 — Mazda 2 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Subaru WRX 2021 Mazda 2
Year20262021
ClassMidsize CarsCompact Cars
Fuel TypePremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionManual 6-spdAutomatic (S6)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.41.5
City MPG1932
Highway MPG2640
Combined MPG2235
Annual Fuel Cost$3700$1700
CO₂ (g/mile)412.0253.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score4/107/10
EPA GHG Score4/107/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover5/5
🚗 2026 Subaru WRX

Midsize Cars with 22 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2021 Mazda 2

Compact Cars with 35 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

Full Mazda 2 Profile →