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Subaru Outback Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km	Number of Vehicles
4 liters per 100 kilometers	1 vehicles
5 liters per 100 kilometers	1 vehicles
6 liters per 100 kilometers	8 vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers	90 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers	339 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers	350 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers	291 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers	247 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers	206 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers	52 vehicles
14 liters per 100 kilometers	24 vehicles
15 liters per 100 kilometers	9 vehicles
16 liters per 100 kilometers	3 vehicles
17 liters per 100 kilometers	3 vehicles
18 liters per 100 kilometers	4 vehicles
19 liters per 100 kilometers	9 vehicles
20 liters per 100 kilometers	8 vehicles
21 liters per 100 kilometers	5 vehicles
22 liters per 100 kilometers	2 vehicles
23 liters per 100 kilometers	7 vehicles
24 liters per 100 kilometers	5 vehicles
25 liters per 100 kilometers	6 vehicles
26 liters per 100 kilometers	9 vehicles
27 liters per 100 kilometers	7 vehicles
28 liters per 100 kilometers	4 vehicles
29 liters per 100 kilometers	1 vehicles
30 liters per 100 kilometers	2 vehicles
31 liters per 100 kilometers	3 vehicles
32 liters per 100 kilometers	1 vehicles
33 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
34 liters per 100 kilometers	1 vehicles
35 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
36 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
37 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
38 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
39 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
40 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
41 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
42 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
43 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
44 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
45 liters per 100 kilometers	1 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	L/100km
2022	2022 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	16.96	See all data
With the turbocharged 194kW 2.4L H4 engine, 8-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2022 Subaru Outback has been averaging 16.96 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers). The 2022 Subaru Outbacks in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 41.5 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were on the highway at an average speed of 66 kilometers per hour (33.4 percent), in the city (13.2 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	8.41	See all data

2018	2018 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	11.13	See all data

2017	2017 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD	9.27	See all data

2017	2017 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	11.03	See all data

2016	2016 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD	9.96	See all data

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2016	2016 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	9	See all data

2015	2015 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD	8.96	See all data

2015	2015 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	10.8	See all data

2014	2014 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD	24.3	See all data

2014	2014 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	8.38	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Wagon 175-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD	9.15	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	9.54	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	8.36	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	8.55	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	10.75	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	9.74	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	9.28	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	11.43	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	8.96	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	8.14	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	10.75	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-sp manual AWD	6.6	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD	11.2	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	10.67	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	8.7	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	11.4	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	12.4	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	10.53	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	9.17	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	8.92	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	12.1	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD	9.8	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	9.43	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	7.7	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	11.14	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	9.37	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	11.1	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD	9.7	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	9.74	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	9.68	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	11.2	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Sedan 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	12.6	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	10.94	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD	10.68	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	9.23	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	8.42	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	11.54	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	10.7	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	10.27	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	11.7	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	10	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	12.2	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	11.8	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Sedan 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	9.8	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	11.3	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	10	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	12.4	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD	10.45	See all data

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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

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Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 Fuel Economy (L/100km)

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Subaru Outback

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

Subaru Outback Gas Mileage (L/100km)