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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Outback MPG

Chart is based on 562 fuel economy reports for the Mazda Mazda6 and 1698 fuel economy reports for the Subaru Outback.

Mazda Mazda6 MPG

Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2017 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2016 38.2 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2015 30.2 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2014 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2014 36.1 MPG Highway Percentage 72 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2011 18.4 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2011 25.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2010 16.8 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2010 27.3 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2009 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2009 27.6 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2009 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2008 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2008 20.7 MPG Highway Percentage 11 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2007 22.9 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2007 27.5 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2007 27.4 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2007 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2007 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 21.9 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 30.1 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 26.2 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 22.7 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006 29.6 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2005 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2005 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2005 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2005 27.9 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2005 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2005 20.1 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2005 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2004 21.9 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2004 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2004 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2004 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2004 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 21 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2004 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2004 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2003 21.8 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2003 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2003 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2003 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent
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 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 0 20 70 10 110 25.0  
2016 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 5 20 45 30 70 38.2  
2015 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 1 26 30 44 69 30.2  
2014 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 8 37 28 26 93 29.4  
2014 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
hills med light 0 17 10 72 58 36.1  
2011 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat v.lt none 0 50 14 36 110 18.4  
2011 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med light 15 15 20 50 70 25.5  
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2010 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 8 67 13 13 103 16.8  
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 3 19 35 43 74 27.3  
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 6 27 20 46 64 22.0  
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 17 16 16 51 81 27.6  
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 5 6 33 55 77 25.9  
2008 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 12 25 11 53 73 26.4  
2008 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 21 17 52 11 90 20.7  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual AWD
flat med light 5 21 21 53 78 22.9  
2007 4dr Sedan 212-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 3 15 5 78 65 27.5  
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 18 11 19 52 70 27.4  
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 43 0 17 40 62 27.2  
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 2 21 35 42 74 24.3  
2006 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 5 25 15 55 60 22.0  
2006 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 0 50 0 50 110 21.7  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual AWD
flat med light 20 19 19 42 72 21.9  
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat lead none 19 19 25 37 68 23.0  
2006 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 16 11 5 68 83 30.1  
2006 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 10 10 10 71 75 26.2  
2006 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 0 10 20 70 90 22.8  
2006 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 8 30 27 35 82 21.0  
2006 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 2 29 34 36 79 22.7  
2006 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light light 10 37 41 13 96 29.6  
2005 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 34 9 23 34 72 23.1  
2005 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat lead hvy 5 15 50 30 75 23.0  
2005 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 3 33 15 50 90 22.4  
2005 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 5 11 24 60 69 27.9  
2005 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 0 80 15 5 75 20.0  
2005 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 18 24 11 46 72 20.1  
2005 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 6 9 33 53 68 23.3  
2004 4dr Wagon 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 16 18 17 50 71 21.9  
2004 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 6 16 36 42 70 22.5  
2004 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 9 10 20 62 71 26.7  
2004 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 0 10 20 70 60 26.0  
2004 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 8 43 27 21 64 24.3  
2004 4dr Hatch 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 20 30 20 30 60 22.0  
2004 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 10 30 30 30 60 26.0  
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 15 27 17 41 72 21.8  
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 0 9 36 55 69 26.7  
2003 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 7 8 20 65 70 28.3  
2003 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med hvy 16 38 13 33 78 22.8  

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Subaru Outback MPG

Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2022 16.1 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2018 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2018 28.5 MPG Highway Percentage 64 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2017 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2017 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2016 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2016 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2015 21.8 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2015 26.6 MPG Highway Percentage 79 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2014 9.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2014 28.2 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2013 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2013 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2012 21.9 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2012 28.5 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2012 27.6 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2011 21.1 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2011 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2011 25.5 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2010 35.6 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2010 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2010 26.6 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2010 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2009 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2009 20.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2009 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2009 22.9 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2008 18.9 MPG Highway Percentage 11 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2008 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2008 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2008 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2007 19.4 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2007 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2007 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2007 30.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2007 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 74 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2006 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2006 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2006 20.9 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2006 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 84 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2006 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2006 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2005 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2005 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2005 20.8 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2005 28.4 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2005 25.7 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2005 18.7 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2004 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2003 20.1 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2003 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2002 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2002 20.4 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2002 23.6 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2001 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2001 23.6 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2001 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2001 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2000 22.6 MPG Highway Percentage 21 percent
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
2022 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat light light 41 13 12 34 66 16.1  
2018 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
hills med none 1 5 66 28 75 21.3  
2018 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat light light 1 12 24 64 79 28.5  
2017 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat med none 8 42 8 42 65 25.4  
2017 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat med none 0 0 80 20 80 21.3  
2016 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat lead light 10 20 50 20 70 26.1  
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat med light 5 8 24 63 67 23.8  
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2015 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat light light 5 55 30 10 50 21.8  
2015 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat v.lt none 0 2 19 79 64 26.6  
2014 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat lead none 0 10 20 70 80 9.7  
2014 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
hills med hvy 1 17 3 78 69 28.2  
2013 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills v.lt none 5 11 8 76 70 24.7  
2013 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat light none 3 19 36 42 65 26.1  
2012 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills lead light 15 8 13 65 75 21.9  
2012 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat light none 1 3 27 69 60 28.5  
2012 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
flat med none 0 1 30 69 70 27.6  
2011 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 4 14 31 51 92 21.1  
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat med hvy 5 44 10 41 65 25.1  
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
flat med none 5 11 15 69 70 25.5  
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
hills light none 5 30 25 40 100 35.6  
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 15 13 37 36 88 22.2  
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
hills med light 6 15 33 47 69 26.6  
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
hills light light 5 11 14 71 63 29.7  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med hvy 5 20 20 55 65 21.0  
2009 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 20 20 20 40 60 20.7  
2009 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light none 8 8 21 63 70 27.1  
2009 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 6 30 21 42 85 22.9  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 11 67 11 11 70 18.9  
2008 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 4 27 12 58 68 26.7  
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med light 7 19 23 50 93 25.9  
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 11 27 25 37 73 23.5  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 11 11 53 26 59 19.4  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med none 0 6 31 63 60 24.0  
2007 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 7 13 29 51 120 21.4  
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat v.lt light 0 0 30 70 65 30.7  
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 3 12 11 74 99 25.3  
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 2 3 75 20 65 21.2  
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med light 5 18 57 20 70 24.2  
2006 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med light 5 18 20 58 73 20.9  
2006 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med light 3 8 5 84 73 24.3  
2006 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 12 22 28 37 73 24.8  
2006 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 11 6 32 50 65 25.3  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 5 18 20 57 67 22.0  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med light 9 11 26 54 78 22.4  
2005 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills light light 2 25 32 42 110 20.8  
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
hills med light 10 8 22 60 86 28.4  
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 9 16 19 56 69 25.7  
2005 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 22 22 24 32 68 18.7  
2004 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med hvy 50 0 0 50 60 22.0  
2003 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L H6
4-speed automatic AWD
hills med light 0 60 30 10 80 20.1  
2003 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med light 13 10 33 43 67 23.0  
2002 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L H6
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light hvy 0 30 30 40 60 20.0  
2002 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light none 5 20 32 43 70 20.4  
2002 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
hills med light 6 50 18 26 73 23.6  
2001 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L H6
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med none 0 10 20 70 70 19.0  
2001 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat v.lt light 0 70 20 10 65 23.6  
2001 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
hills med light 0 15 37 48 60 21.0  
2001 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
hills light none 0 0 50 50 70 24.0  
2000 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
hills light light 10 10 59 21 65 22.6  

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Outback MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda Mazda6

Mazda Mazda6 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 This year every Mazda6 has a 184-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine under its hood. The 2013's less powerful (170hp) 2.5-liter four managed only 21 mpg city, 30 highway. The 2014 does far better: 26/38 with the automatic transmission and 25/37 with the manual. When fitted with a 178-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and manual transmission, the Ford Fusion earns identical EPA ratings. An Accord with a 189-horsepower 2.4-liter and manual transmission checks in lower, 24/34. In real world driving, the trip computer reported averages in the 30s--and as high as 38--in casual suburban driving and about 36 on a 70-mph highway. With such impressive numbers, I'm tempted to place fuel economy higher in the reasons to buy a Mazda6. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda Mazda6

Mazda Mazda6 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I've been averaging over 30 mpg per tank at the pump. Computer usually 1mpg too generous. On some trips I've seen 40 mpgs. My is MT and it is rated considerably lower than AT. But in my book it is good since I've done same mileage in my 2011 Mazda3, which also was noisier, less comforting and generally, smaller car with smaller engine. So, I do about same MPG average and HWY as my 2011 Mazda3 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This vehicle is a petrol automatic and the fuel economy is not too bad - around town its pretty good but out on the Motorway at 70 - 80 mph it is hardly any better than my previous 15 year old Volvo S80 petrol automaticwhich had a 5 cylinder 2.4 litre (this is a 2.0 litre less powerful engine) and weighed an awful lot more. Its giving aroun 40 mpg. The istop system seems to be a waste of money - it saves virtually nothing, you have to press hard on the brake pedal to make it work and the miles its claims to have saved are minimal - about 20 in 8,000. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The fuel economy on this car is pretty good in my opinion. Its a petrol automatic and if I do half a tank of fuel on Motorways with the speedo at 80 - 85 and the rest of the tank around town I will see 40 MPG. I don;t think one can complain too much about this. If I do all short journeys and no motorway mileage I can probably get around 35, which again is pretty good. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2014 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Fuel economy is good but not as good as Mazda claims, in 9 months I'm averaging about 28 MPG combined in 60/40 city to highway driving and now in the winter months here in Minnesota, where you need to let the vehicle warm up for a minute or two in cold weather conditions and using winter gas. Still better than most cars in this class and the Skyactiv weight reducing and engine and transmission improvements really do seem to contribute to a fuel efficient car that is still fun to drive and nice to look at! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2014 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
26/38 rating is better than other sedans in its class. Averaging 32 with daily up and down mountain treks. Car maintains speed well and uses little gas keeping speed up. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2014 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Fuel economy over 71k has been 32.1 MPG. Pretty darn good for a non-hybrid and driving 75-85 mph pretty consistently. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2014 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I regularly get 33-34 mpg commuting 35-55 mph with some stop and go driving distances of 30+ miles each way. Constant speed driving on interstates through central PA, DC, VA, CT, RI, with seldom slow traffic backups, the car gets 36-37 mpg. Usually set at about 3-4 miles over posted or at traffic flow speeds. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
So far seems higher than EPA estimates. Gearing close so that I can drive 30-40 around town in 5ht or even 6th. 6th should be further out to improve mileage even more. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
28.5 mpg. Driving to the interstate, taking the interstate to the other side of town, then driving to work (or home). see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The fuel economy is in the upper range of the norm for this class of car. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
Mazda Mazda6 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
i like the power feeling which that engine can provide only above 4000 rpms, and than it drinks :) see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well, the 4 cylinder was wonderful, averaging 25mpg, but the large 3.7 seems to be averaging around 21/22...not much better, if not the same, than the Lincoln MKS. But I DO drive this car really hard. Its difficult not to, its so much fun. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hmmm...yes, this is the sore point. But to tell you the truth, I am getting a little tired of pursueing one at the loss of the other. And do enjoy regular gas. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I get only 26mpg highway and 19-21 mpg city with 4 cylinder. My other car (toyota solara) do over 33 mpg highway easily even with winter gas. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Ford 3.0L engine isn't particular good on gas, nor is it particularly powerful see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
it is very hard to get more than 27 mpg even with all highway drive see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The only minor complaints I have about this car comes from the engine. It puts out slightly less horsepower than racing engines of the same size, but eats just as much gas, roughly 15% more than I expected from an engine this size. This is something Mazda has drastically improved in recent years, but remains something to watch out for in their larger engines before 2010. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual AWD
26mpg was the most I got on one long trip down south. I drove it mostly highway and usually got 21mpg, even when taking it easy. Around town I got 18mpg. Not great for a 4-cyl engine. My Saab has almost as much power and gets 24mpg around town. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Not very good unless you are on the highway only cruising. On the highway it can get 28+ mpg. However, in mixed driving you will be lucky to get 20 mpg. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Not necessarily a dislike, just a natural trade off for having 270 horsepower on tap. Averaging 22mpg with mostly city and traffic driving. It actually still bests my old 00 VW Golf turbo, which typically mustered only 20mpg with half the horsepower! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

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