Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 126 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Pathfinder and 716 fuel economy reports for the Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport.

Nissan Pathfinder g/100m

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	g/100m
2014	4dr SUV supercharged 230hp 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT 4WD	hills	light	light	5	15	25	55	70	4.9
2013	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	flat	med	light	12	11	54	23	79	5.6
2013	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT 4WD	flat	light	none	7	7	28	58	60	4.6
2011	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	7	37	57	70	4.6
2011	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	hvy	0	0	60	40	75	5.3
2010	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	33	33	33	60	6.5
2010	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	15	8	40	38	95	22.7
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2009	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	10	19	57	14	60	5.4
2008	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	37	5	58	78	6.4
2008	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	5	5	14	76	71	6.5
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	30	10	10	50	70	5.4
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	7	17	22	55	77	6.0
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	8	13	15	65	64	6.0
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	10	30	30	30	60	5.2
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	1	10	35	55	68	6.0
2007	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	0	60	40	70	6.2
2007	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	light	6	5	53	36	83	13.7
2007	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	15	45	10	30	60	7.4
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	none	30	10	10	50	75	5.8
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	0	20	29	51	66	5.4
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	3	35	24	38	63	5.7
2005	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	med	none	24	20	16	40	69	6.0
2005	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	7	35	19	39	71	9.3
2005	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	7	10	13	70	78	5.8
2004	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	50	30	20	0	0	27.8
2004	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	light	5	17	12	67	68	5.4
2004	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	none	10	10	45	35	100	37.8
2003	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	13	28	13	46	66	5.9
2003	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	5	17	17	62	117	32.6
2002	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	10	25	24	40	76	12.2
2002	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	20	43	17	21	88	21.2
2001	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	6	12	27	56	67	5.5
2001	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	15	35	0	50	75	9.6
2001	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	none	5	80	10	5	100	41.6
2000	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	20	10	10	60	60	5.0
1999.5	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	mtns	light	hvy	60	20	10	10	60	6.7

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Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport g/100m

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	g/100m
2016	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	hills	light	light	4	9	39	47	64	3.0
2015	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	2	98	70	3.2
2014	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD	flat	light	none	10	17	9	65	63	3.6
2014	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	5	10	85	55	3.0
2014	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	none	20	14	39	28	68	8.3
2013	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	med	none	0	13	14	72	71	3.5
2013	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	lead	none	10	30	20	40	75	5.1
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2013	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	v.lt	light	6	14	8	72	63	3.1
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	0	5	12	83	68	4.6
2012	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	light	0	51	1	48	65	3.4
2012	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	15	30	50	70	3.2
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	3	7	30	60	70	4.0
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	med	light	15	11	30	43	69	3.6
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	0	7	31	62	68	3.1
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	20	60	10	10	60	5.2
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	10	20	65	75	3.8
2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 394hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	0	100	110	22.8
2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	15	8	15	63	65	4.7
2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	1	17	62	20	70	5.2
2011	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	v.lt	none	9	9	2	80	100	18.8
2011	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	50	25	25	75	4.2
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	14	15	3	68	65	4.2
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	hills	med	none	11	12	17	60	90	17.7
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	13	22	30	34	81	14.6
2010	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	5	3	25	68	65	4.0
2010	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	28	5	68	63	3.8
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	lead	none	1	39	3	57	71	4.5
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	1	21	59	20	65	3.7
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	25	47	8	20	110	24.1
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	3	18	35	45	60	4.0
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	25	62	10	3	120	30.2
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	lead	light	3	15	34	48	72	4.4
2009	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	1	39	7	53	76	4.0
2009	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	0	100	70	3.6
2009	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	8	45	27	20	65	4.2
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	7	18	24	52	69	4.6
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	21	21	21	37	90	14.9
2008	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	6	29	48	18	80	21.6
2008	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	25	20	35	20	65	4.0
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	13	25	23	39	70	5.4
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	7	19	27	46	73	4.4
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	7	52	10	31	67	5.7
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	12	5	22	61	68	10.4
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	47	9	9	36	85	17.3
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	5	5	80	10	75	4.5
2007	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	10	10	50	30	75	3.3
2007	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	lead	none	6	17	67	11	85	5.2
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 293hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	12	16	7	66	69	4.6
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	10	50	40	65	4.5
2007	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	lead	none	10	8	40	43	90	15.8
2007	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	6	18	26	51	99	21.7
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	7	28	33	32	70	4.5
2006	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	9	10	10	71	72	3.7
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	12	18	33	37	108	24.8
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	lead	light	9	21	29	41	71	4.3
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	14	14	21	51	72	4.6
2006	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	5	13	6	75	65	3.5
2006	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	15	10	5	70	120	21.3
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	5	5	5	85	85	4.3
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	8	8	18	68	75	4.4
2005	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	3	16	23	59	98	19.5
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	7	21	22	50	79	7.9
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	0	100	75	3.8
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	10	40	40	70	4.3
2005	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	5	15	50	30	110	19.1
2005	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	v.lt	none	0	0	0	100	65	3.6
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	11	8	31	49	74	7.0
2004	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	25	65	10	100	25.6
2004	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	7	34	22	37	72	5.9
2004	4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	9	23	26	42	80	10.1
2004	4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	1	75	20	4	70	5.6
2004	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	5	15	0	80	75	3.6
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	12	42	15	31	68	5.7
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	24	14	20	42	68	5.1
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	23	23	25	29	70	4.3
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	4	11	16	69	74	7.3
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	none	1	41	2	58	70	5.1
2002	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	8	15	17	60	60	4.0
2002	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	18	18	13	53	70	5.0
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	5	8	24	63	87	10.6
2002	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	20	30	50	0	0	4.4
2002	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	50	10	40	70	3.9
2000	2dr Coupe 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	5	5	20	70	75	4.1

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Among those zigs, Nissan placed a big bet on continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Many people don't like how CVT-based powertrains sound and feel (which is a bit much like a slipping conventional transmission). But CVTs can hold an engine at a set, optimal rpm, either low for economy or high for performance, as the vehicle accelerates. Unlike the related Infiniti JX, the new Nissan Pathfinder gets Nissan's latest CVT, which has a broader range (6.4 vs. 5.4 multiple between the highest and lowest possible ratio) and lower internal friction. So it has even more flexibility to maximize either performance or fuel economy. On the performance front, the CVT makes the most of a 3.5-liter V6 that, with 260 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque, under-performs the V6s in most competitors. Though a touch slow off the line, the 4,471-pound Pathfinder Platinum feels stronger than the quarter-ton-heavier GMC Acadia, and is generally as quick as anyone needs this sort of vehicle to be. Plant your foot, and it'll get to sixty in about eight seconds. Personally, I don't even mind how Nissan's CVT feels when paired with a V6 (though I do prefer the more direct feel of the CVT in the new Honda Accord). The CVT's real forte, though, is fuel economy. The front-wheel-drive Pathfinder earns EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway. The 4WD Pathfinder does only a single mpg worse, 19/25. This is much better than the Acadia's 16/23, and also better than the Ford Explorer's 17/23, Honda Pilot's 17/24, the Toyota Highlander's 17/22, and the related Infiniti JX35's 18/23 (all with AWD). For higher fuel efficiency in a relatively affordable three-row crossover, you'd have to get a Highlander Hybrid (28/28). Or wait until next year, when Nissan will offer a hybrid version of the new Pathfinder (25/27). Unlike with competitors, you can lock the Pathfinder into two-wheel-drive. This might boost fuel efficiency a little. Four-wheel-drive isn't much necessary for dry-road performance or handling--the front tires manage the V6's torque well in all but the most energetic driving. In typical suburban driving after the engine was warmed up, the trip computer reported averages in the low 20s, and as high as 26 when I was especially easy on the gas and had good luck with traffic signals--impressive for a large crossover. A final bonus: unlike with the Infiniti JX, premium fuel isn't recommended. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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Nissan Pathfinder Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	My first trip consisted of mostly highway driving in Texas. Speeds varied from 60 to 75 mph on the highway with very little in-town driving. Overall average was around 23.7 mpg (Calculated) which agreed very closely with the on-board computer. I am hoping that the mpg will increase as the car is broken in more. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2013	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	With 10,000 miles on the car, we have averaged overall 21.3 mpg, according to the trip computer. Our average speed is 35 mph. Most of our driving is in town and it still seems to get great mileage for such a large car. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

Nissan Pathfinder Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	The fun of a V8 in a 5k+ lb vehicle had its penalties. Admittedly heavy on the gas, I averaged 13mpg in town and was lucky if I obtained 18mpg on long trips cruising at a steady 75mph. Manual said Premium fuel was recommended but regular worked fine. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	When compared to the other engines in its class the truck has less than average fuel economy. but with 266 horsepower and 6000lb towing that is to be expected. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2003	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	13-14 mpg is real in city conditions because of 4 speed auto. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2003	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	16MPG city, 19-20 MPG highway leaves much to be desired. Changing the spark plugs every 100,000km (well ahead of the suggested interval) makes a large difference, but economy is still lacking. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2002	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	What can you say--it's powerful, heavy and not very efficient by todays standards. Still given my current millage of 10,000 Km/year, it's not a good enough reason to trade the vehicle. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2002	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Compared to more fuel efficient SUVs, it is rather low. But is OK for what it is. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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

Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Wow, this is what I said after 2 days with the vehicle, winter driving, and its cold winter here. I averaged 7.6 l/100km, mixed city and highway driving, at -20 celsius, through snow most time of these 2 days. Very impressive for awd vehicle! see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2013	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	It takes a while for the engine & drivetrain to break in, but when they do you will start to see some very impressive numbers on the ODO. I'm at ~2600 miles right now and averaging 29-30 mpg between 50% open freeway cruising, 25% freeway traffic, 25% city driving. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2012	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Oustanding fuel economy for a all wheel drive...the highest mpg all wheel drive of any manufacturer. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2012	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Got 36 MPG right out of the dealer. Have gotten up to 39 MPG with cruise see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Good reported gas mileage. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	much better than expected, considering all wheel drive, and a bit of a heavy foot see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I have gotten 28mpg on the highway, which makes it perfect for road trips. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2004	4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	I get 23-26mpg around town, 28-30 highway, which I consider very very good for an AWD car. I get same fuel economy as many non AWD cars. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2004	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	28+ MPG, nothing to complain about. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Average about 25mpg in evenly mixed driving. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review

Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD	The fuel economy isn't as high expected. I get about 28 mpg. I should probably stop driving like I stole it when the kids are out of the car. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Not really dislike, I didnt expect civic like mpg. Around town mileage suffers, but on the highways the car cruises quite easily. You can expect ~25mpg on average combined (with no led food). Impressive for the hp and AWD. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2010	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Really crappy, especially for a 2.5L 4 cylinder engine. 22 MPG average. 18 city, 27 highway is what I got. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2009	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	low fuel economy because of AWD components see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The WRX did not get the kind of mileage our family was looking for in a new vehicle. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The fuel economy was not within our target range for a new car. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It drinks gas like a collage student on a drinking binge see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Pathetic for a compact sedan at <28 mpg highway. The AWD system must be a huge fuel sink. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	For such a small car with NA 170hp engine the economy is rather poor ~24mpg. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	For a car of that size, the fuel economy is dismal. I get about 19 in the city, which is where most of my driving is done. That is marginally better than any SUV. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review