Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Avalon MPG

Chart is based on 405 fuel economy reports for the Subaru Legacy and 54 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Avalon.

Subaru Legacy MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2017	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	none	10	0	0	90	75	32.3
2016	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	hills	light	light	5	5	40	50	65	30.0
2015	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	light	0	23	0	77	66	31.0
2013	4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	hvy	0	25	28	47	64	24.4
2013	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	med	hvy	1	47	12	41	62	28.2
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	hills	med	light	0	7	6	88	70	32.0
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	15	50	35	63	25.0
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2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	hills	lead	light	5	13	40	43	95	22.0
2011	4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	10	75	15	70	21.0
2011	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	light	8	13	36	43	68	27.0
2011	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	hills	light	none	0	90	0	10	65	25.0
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	6	13	29	52	69	23.9
2010	4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	6	15	74	75	26.5
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	light	7	16	10	67	67	28.5
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	5	60	20	15	100	21.4
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	5	10	85	120	39.4
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	hills	med	none	8	15	33	45	70	24.9
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	3	23	17	57	71	23.7
2009	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	2	18	58	22	70	20.4
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	2	32	19	46	61	25.5
2008.5	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	20	70	0	10	120	18.4
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	50	20	30	100	20.4
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	10	13	18	60	65	27.1
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	2	18	44	36	104	23.4
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	5	7	31	57	72	23.4
2008	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	light	4	7	8	81	61	26.9
2008	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	lead	none	5	15	15	65	75	27.8
2008	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	7	16	37	40	68	24.9
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	0	10	2	88	97	24.6
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	16	16	5	62	75	21.3
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	48	1	24	26	73	24.6
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	20	20	20	40	65	26.4
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	2	8	4	85	72	29.5
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	8	10	20	63	73	21.1
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	3	7	10	80	103	28.4
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	13	24	62	71	27.6
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	lead	light	3	18	32	48	64	22.4
2006	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	3	3	3	90	87	29.9
2006	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	0	10	20	70	50	33.0
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	23	18	14	44	70	21.8
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	7	35	16	42	72	21.8
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	v.lt	none	8	9	19	65	57	27.1
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	5	38	0	58	88	28.6
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	light	17	25	15	43	79	20.3
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	7	9	21	63	75	22.2
2005	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	v.lt	none	10	50	20	20	100	25.6
2005	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	9	26	20	45	72	26.1
2004	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	0	15	30	55	60	29.0
2003	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	18	23	58	102	19.8
2003	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	lead	light	0	30	63	7	60	20.6
2003	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	0	10	18	73	58	28.5
2003	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	25	8	63	65	21.1
2002	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	lead	light	5	40	25	30	90	25.5
2002	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	none	10	50	20	20	55	17.0
2002	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	80	0	20	90	19.6
2001	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	0	60	40	70	47.8

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Toyota Avalon MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2015	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	15	25	27	33	50	23.5
2015	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	light	1	4	5	90	70	42.0
2013	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	4	11	45	40	67	38.8
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	9	15	24	52	82	26.2
2009	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	0	30	10	60	70	24.7
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	28	44	29	60	24.0
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	19	25	48	68	25.5
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2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	1	11	25	63	70	26.9
2005	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	17	28	53	66	25.2
2004	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	13	17	19	52	65	21.0
2003	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	10	18	3	70	73	26.3
2002	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	73	28	70	23.7
2000	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	1	14	18	67	98	23.5

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

Subaru Legacy Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The downside of the H6 is not great gas mileage, but for what you are getting, it is not bad. On the highway with cruise control have managed to get about 30 mpg. In a mix of city and highway it gets 23 mpg. In city only it gets 18 mpg. Again, for AWD not bad, but not great. Want better gas mileage, get the H4 engine. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	With the CVT transmission, rpms stay low and there is no shifting saving on fuel. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Great mileage for an AWD car see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I average 43mpg in a little over half highway driving. I get 55mpg on the highway and about 35mpg in city driving. This is very impressive considering this car's performance. see full Subaru Legacy review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better than expected especially for a heavy AWD wagon. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	My driving styles provides better than stated fuel econcomy. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	31 hwy, 22 city see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Good fuel management. 20-23 Mpg city / 25-29 highway. see full Subaru Legacy review

Subaru Legacy Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	A bit thirstier than I had hoped - but the AWD probably has a lot to do with that. see full Subaru Legacy review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The fuel economy with a 4 cylinder 170 hp engine is pretty disappointing at 22-23 mpg. The AWD system is responsible for some of the loss but I also drive an AWD Acura TL SH-AWD with a 6 cylinder 305 hp engine that is only marginally worse at 18-19 mpg. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I do not dislike the fuel econ, its AWD and I knew that going into the purchase, after you walk away from a totaled vehicle, safety becomes the prioroty over fuel econ. Have been able to get 32mpg out of both vehicles with smart driving see full Subaru Legacy review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	heavier concumption due to awd and power see full Subaru Legacy review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Room for improvement without driving below the speed limit. see full Subaru Legacy review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	With a 250 hp engine and AWD, I noticed fuel economy in the high teens to low 20s. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	poor gas mileage for its size. getting about 18 mpg average in mixed driving. the car also requires 91+ octane. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	AWD system is a plus, overall, but fuel economy suffers. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	In town gas mileage is about 20MPG. Highway can be as high as 28MPG but that is rare. see full Subaru Legacy review
2003	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Only get around 23mpg on average see full Subaru Legacy review

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Avalon's EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 31 mpg highway are the best of any V6-powered large sedan. The Azera's numbers aren't too far behind (20/29). The LaCrosse's are (17/27). In our suburban driving we roughly matched the city figure. On the highway, though, we measured about 27. A number of factors might explain the shortfall. With a 70 mph limit, we were cruising well above the maximum speed of the EPA test cycle. Also, every seat was occupied and the trunk was chock full of luggage. Desire better fuel economy? Well, for the first time the Avalon is also available with a hybrid powertrain, specifically the same 200-horsepower (combined) unit available in the Camry. With this engine, the EPA ratings are 40/39. But you'll give up the more effortless acceleration and sweeter sound of the 268-horsepower V6. While the 3.5-liter V6 has changed very little since its introduction in the 2006 Avalon, and lacks the latest technology such as direct injection, it feels plenty strong and is among the best-sounding V6s. At low speeds and in turns traction is the limiting factor. All-wheel-drive would help, but unlike in the Buick isn't an option. The transmission remains the same six-speed automatic Toyota has offered since 2007. It's smooth and responsive, especially in sport mode (offered with the XLE Touring and Limited). If you desire to call the shifts yourself anyway, this can be done via either paddles flanking the steering wheel or the lever. Econ mode makes top mpg easier to attain by dulling throttle responses and quickening upshifts. see full Toyota Avalon review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	20 to 22 mpg overall, over 30 on trips. see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	On the highway, cruising at 78 mph, with the cruise on, and the a/c on, we get 31 mpg! see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding - 22 city, 31 hwy, 26 combined (in warm weather - cold temps radically affect fuel economy) see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I find the fuel economy outstanding for a 6-cyl. engine. I have power when I ned it and the fuel economy of many 4-cyle. vehicles. see full Toyota Avalon review
2005	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent mileage the entire 8 years I have owned this car. Usually I get 22-24 in town and well over 32 on the highway sometimes up to 35 mpg if I keep at 65 when the RPM runs around 2000. see full Toyota Avalon review
2002	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Average 24 mpg in town and generally 28-32 mpg on highway see full Toyota Avalon review