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Subaru Outback Fuel Economy Data

4dr Wagon 170-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp shiftable automatic AWD

flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
flat light none 10 70 15 5 62 11.900
flat light hvy 0 0 0 100 75 27.200
flat light hvy 20 20 60 0 N/A 24.500
hills light light 2 50 40 8 60 25.400
flat light none 0 20 20 60 70 28.200
flat med none 40 25 10 25 70 21.400
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flat light none 0 0 90 10 60 24.500
flat light none 30 50 10 10 60 21.600
flat med light 20 50 10 20 75 23.100
flat light none 0 0 0 100 75 26.500
flat med none 0 10 20 70 50 24.500

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2008 Subaru Outback

2008 Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Pretty good, My 2008 gets better milage than my 2003 with the same diplacement engine. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It takes regular gas. Mileage is better than my previous Volvo. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Considering the passenger and cargo capacity I am pleased to get 25.8 mpg mixed local and mountain driving. I am amazed to get 31 - 33 mpg cruising on the interstate at 70 - 80 mph. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
for a 4X4, this car is great. 27 MPH! see full Subaru Outback review
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
27 to 30 on high way see full Subaru Outback review
2008 Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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
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
 

2008 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.