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Subaru Outback MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
5 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
6 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
7 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
8 miles per gallon 9 vehicles
9 miles per gallon 20 vehicles
10 miles per gallon 22 vehicles
11 miles per gallon 13 vehicles
12 miles per gallon 16 vehicles
13 miles per gallon 11 vehicles
14 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 9 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 22 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 33 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 85 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 136 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 108 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 141 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 123 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 127 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 116 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 123 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 111 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 119 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 130 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 81 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 52 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 37 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 29 vehicles
34 miles per gallon 16 vehicles
35 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
36 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
37 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
38 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
39 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
40 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
41 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
42 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
43 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
44 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
45 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
46 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
47 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
48 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
49 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
50 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
51 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
52 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
53 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
54 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
55 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
56 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
57 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
58 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
59 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
60 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
61 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
62 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
63 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
64 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
65 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
66 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2022 2022 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 15.4
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With the turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 engine, 8-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2022 Subaru Outback has been averaging 15.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2022 Subaru Outbacks in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 42.4 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (33 percent), in the city (12.9 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 28.52
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2018 2018 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.31
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2017 2017 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 25.44
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2017 2017 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 21.3
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2016 2016 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 23.78
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2016 2016 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 26.09
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2015 2015 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 26.63
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2015 2015 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.8
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2014 2014 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 9.71
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2014 2014 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 28.21
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2013 2013 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 26.09
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2013 2013 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 24.7
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2012 2012 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 28.48
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2012 2012 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 27.59
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2012 2012 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.89
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2011 2011 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 25.06
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2011 2011 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 25.54
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2011 2011 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 20.61
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2010 2010 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 26.51
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2010 2010 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 29.43
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2010 2010 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 22.2
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2010 2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-sp manual AWD 35.6
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 21
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 22.89
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 27.15
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 20.7
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 18.9
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 23.53
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 25.87
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 26.66
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 19.56
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 24
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 25.31
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 30.7
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.4
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 25.34
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.19
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 24.23
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 24.47
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 24.32
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 20.94
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 18.7
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.74
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 22.38
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 25.67
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 28
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 20.75
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 22
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 23
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 20.13
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 23.56
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 20.37
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 20
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 24
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 21.05
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 23.6
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 19
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2000 2000 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 22.62
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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 (MPG)

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 MPG based on how and where you drive a car.