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Subaru Outback Fuel Economy (g/100m)

g/100m Number of Vehicles
3 gallons per 100 meters 122 vehicles
4 gallons per 100 meters 106 vehicles
5 gallons per 100 meters 4 vehicles
6 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
7 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
8 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
9 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
10 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
11 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
12 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
13 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
14 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
15 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
16 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
17 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
18 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
19 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
20 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
21 gallons per 100 meters 3 vehicles
22 gallons per 100 meters 2 vehicles
23 gallons per 100 meters 3 vehicles
24 gallons per 100 meters 4 vehicles
25 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
26 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
27 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain g/100m  
2012 2012 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 4.93
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With the 129 kilowatts 2.5L H4 engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2012 Subaru Outback has been averaging 4.93 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2012 Subaru Outbacks in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 kilometers per hour (about 68.9 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (3.3 percent), in heavy traffic (1.2 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2012 Subaru Outback in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2012 2012 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 3.63
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2012 2012 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.57
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2012 Subaru Outback

2012 Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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
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 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 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
2012 Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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		 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
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
 

2012 Subaru Outback Gas Mileage (g/100m)

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 g/100m based on how and where you drive a car.