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Subaru Outback Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2003 2003 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 54.1
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With the 129 kilowatts 2.5L H4 engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2003 Subaru Outback has been averaging 54.1 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2003 Subaru Outbacks in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 kilometers per hour (about 39 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (19 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 Subaru Outback in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2003 2003 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 47.3
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2003 Subaru Outback

2003 Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
It was better than that of an SUV or truck but still has AWD and cargo capacity. Not as good as other cars, but still beats most SUVS out there. see full Subaru Outback review
2003 Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2003 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Would prefer getting over 30 mpg. see full Subaru Outback review
 

2003 Subaru Outback Gas Mileage (km/L)

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 km/L based on how and where you drive a car.