Subaru Outback AWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Subaru Outback AWD across 17 model years, from the 2005 Subaru Outback AWD through the 2026 Subaru Outback AWD. The most recent 2026 Subaru Outback AWD returns 27 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2022 Subaru Outback AWD at 29 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Subaru Outback AWD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Subaru Outback AWD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Subaru Outback AWD | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2025 | 2025 Subaru Outback AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2024 | 2024 Subaru Outback AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2023 | 2023 Subaru Outback AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2022 | 2022 Subaru Outback AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2021 | 2021 Subaru Outback AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2020 | 2020 Subaru Outback AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2019 | 2019 Subaru Outback AWD | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2018 | 2018 Subaru Outback AWD | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2017 | 2017 Subaru Outback AWD | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2016 | 2016 Subaru Outback AWD | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2015 | 2015 Subaru Outback AWD | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2014 | 2014 Subaru Outback AWD | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2013 | 2013 Subaru Outback AWD | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2007 | 2007 Subaru Outback AWD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2006 | 2006 Subaru Outback AWD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2005 | 2005 Subaru Outback AWD | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
How the Subaru Outback AWD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Subaru Outback AWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.