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Subaru Outback Fuel Economy (km/L)

 

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Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2004 2004 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 51.7
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With the 136 kilowatts 2.5L H4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2004 Subaru Outback has been averaging 51.7 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2004 Subaru Outbacks in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 kilometers per hour (about 50 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in heavy traffic (50 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2004 Subaru Outback in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2004 Subaru Outback

2004 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
2004 Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2003 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Would prefer getting over 30 mpg. see full Subaru Outback review
 

2004 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.