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Subaru Outback Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
5 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
6 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
7 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
8 kilometers per liter 12 vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 10 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 21 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 18 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 12 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 11 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 12 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 15 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 19 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 45 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 44 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 61 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 52 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 48 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 38 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 61 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 59 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 39 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 57 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 50 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 37 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 70 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 41 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 50 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 38 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 61 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 41 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 25 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 59 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 51 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 53 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 40 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 52 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 62 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 40 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 31 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 26 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 22 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 14 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 13 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 19 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 13 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 15 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
92 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
93 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
94 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
95 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
96 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
97 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
98 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
99 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
100 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
101 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
102 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
103 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
104 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
105 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
106 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
107 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
108 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
109 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
110 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
111 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
112 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
113 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
114 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
115 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
116 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
117 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
118 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
119 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
120 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
121 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
122 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
123 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
124 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
125 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
126 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
127 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
128 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
129 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
130 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
131 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
132 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
133 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
134 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
135 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
136 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
137 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
138 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
139 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
140 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
141 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
142 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
143 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
144 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
145 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
146 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
147 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
148 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
149 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
150 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
151 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
152 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
153 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
154 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
155 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
156 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2022 2022 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 37.2
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With the turbocharged 194kW 2.4L H4 engine, 8-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2022 Subaru Outback has been averaging 37.2 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2022 Subaru Outbacks in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 41.7 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were on the highway at an average speed of 66 kilometers per hour (33.3 percent), in the city (13.1 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2022 Subaru Outback in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2018 2018 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 50.43
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2018 2018 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 50.1
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2017 2017 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 59.83
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2017 2017 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 9.06
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2016 2016 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 55.94
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2016 2016 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 61.4
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2015 2015 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 62.65
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2015 2015 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 51.3
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2014 2014 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 22.8
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2014 2014 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 66.37
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2013 2013 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 61.37
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2013 2013 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 58.1
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2012 2012 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 63.64
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2012 2012 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 64.91
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2012 2012 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 51.5
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2011 2011 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 58.6
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2011 2011 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 60.07
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2011 2011 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 30.96
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2010 2010 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 60.26
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2010 2010 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 69.24
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2010 2010 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 36.36
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2010 2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-sp manual AWD 15.15
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 49.4
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 31.78
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 63.86
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 48.7
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 44.5
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 48.94
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 45.73
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 62.7
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 46
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 56.5
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 20.95
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 72.2
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 9.1
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 59.63
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 49.8
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 57.03
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 50.15
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 57.22
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 49.25
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 44
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 51.14
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 45.31
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 58.22
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 42.95
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 14.59
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 51.7
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 54.1
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 47.3
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 55.4
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 47.92
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 47
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 56.5
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 49.5
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 55.5
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 44.7
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2000 2000 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 53.2
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2015 Subaru has also made impressive strides recently in improving fuel economy. Through 2009 the EPA rated the Outback for 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway. Though the Outback grew substantially for 2010, it also gained a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and this boosted the ratings to 22/29. A new engine for 2013 affected another increase, to 24/30. Tweaks for 2015 yielded the most recent bump, to 25/33. Nearly every gasoline-powered crossover close to the Outback in size with all-wheel drive falls short, even well short, of these ratings. The Jeep Cherokee, despite a nine-speed transmission, manages only 21/28. The only one that matches the Outback's ratings is the new Honda CR-V (with a slightly better 26/33). My entire week with the Outback was spent with the air temperature below, usually far below, freezing. With a cold start, fuel economy was about 15 mpg for the first two miles. But once the engine warmed up, it managed trip computer averages between 22 and 30 mpg in my suburban driving, and most often about 25, right on the EPA city rating. On a 70-mph highway I observed 30 mpg in one direction but 26 mpg in the other. To match the EPA highway rating in the real world you'll need to drive more slowly. Warmer temperatures should also help. see full Subaru Outback review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Consistently pretty good mileage. I generally get 30mpg mixed city and highway (more highway though) see full Subaru Outback review
2013 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Drive approx 70% rural highway / 30% city and getting 27 MPG on first oil. Mileage is improving. see full Subaru Outback review
2012 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Fuel economy is great, on the highway at 70mph I get in the summer around 30-33mpg, winter it drops to around 27 ( board computer after refill with a warm engine). Combined 10% city, 20% suburb and 70% highway it's a 25-28mpg with relaxed driving. Fully loaded doesn't seem do make a big impact, AC set usually around 65 in winter and 72 in summer. see full Subaru Outback review
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 So far getting 25MPG in mixed driving which is great for an AWD vehicle in our hilly areas here. see full Subaru Outback review
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Getting > than sticker MPG right out of the dealers lot. The CVT really rewards soft steady gas peddle. see full Subaru Outback review
2011 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Compared to the full size p/u I was driving it is fantastic. Getting just over 21 in mostly stop and go suburban driving. Figure it will get better with age. Only had a couple tanks of gas so far. Only one measured. see full Subaru Outback review
2011 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Uses Regular Gas and Gets around 19 MPG in City see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Highway mileage with CVT. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD		 Right now I am getting about 27mpg, which is just about the same as my VW 1.8t engine was getting when I traded it in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 28MPG on an all wheel drive vehicle with 8" of ground clearance is tough to beat. Especially since I'm averaging 32 on the highway! see full Subaru Outback review
Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 The fuel economy of the 2016 Subaru Outback is disappointing. Again, I owned and drove a 2013 Honda CR-V and it offered better performance and acceleration, and far better fuel economy than this car. This, despite the fact that the Subaru Outback and Honda CR-V show fuel economy ratings that are fairly close in the government measurements. Well, I drive this car the same way that I drove the Honda CR-V and also the several Honda Accords that I have owned. My gas mileage on this Subaru is consistently lower than it is and that it has been on the Hondas that I have owned and driven. This lower gas mileage coupled with the less imprssive acceleration and performance represents my biggest disappointment with this Subaru. see full Subaru Outback review
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 The fuel economy of the 2016 Subaru Outback is disappointing. Again, I owned and drove a 2013 Honda CR-V and it offered better performance and acceleration, and far better fuel economy than this car. This, despite the fact that the Subaru Outback and Honda CR-V show fuel economy ratings that are fairly close in the government measurements. Well, I drive this car the same way that I drove the Honda CR-V and also the several Honda Accords that I have owned. My gas mileage on this Subaru is consistently lower than it is and that it has been on the Hondas that I have owned and driven. This lower gas mileage coupled with the less imprssive acceleration and performance represents my biggest disappointment with this Subaru. see full Subaru Outback review
2012 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I have a lead foot. I guess for the power it has 20 mpg avg isn't bad, but not great. see full Subaru Outback review
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 I would like to see mpg much higher than 22/29. see full Subaru Outback review
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 The 2013 is supposed to get a few more MPG's in the city and highway. Not really a big deal, but every bit helps. For a large vehicle with AWD, the Outback is unbeatable in MPG. see full Subaru Outback review
2009 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 AWD definately cost you a few on gas mileage so FWD vehicles worth more of a look if you live in warm climate or only rarely off pavement see full Subaru Outback review
2007 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Six cylinders matched to full-time AWD makes for a thristy ride. Ability to shut off AWD in certain aspects would be beneficial in some circumstances. The turbocharger requires extra maintenance and premium gas. The I4 is the way to go. see full Subaru Outback review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 All wheel drive is nice on certain occasions, but I've been disappointed in the fuel economy of this car. see full Subaru Outback review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 With gas at almost $4/gal, and driving lots of miles, long distance, I would love to get better than 26 MPG on the highway. I am going to slow down though, and I still do love the turbo. see full Subaru Outback review
2003 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L H6
4-speed automatic AWD		 For a car this size, they should be able to get better mileage see full Subaru Outback review
 

Subaru Outback Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Subaru Outback's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.