2021 Subaru Outback mpg
Combined mpg, AWD
29mpg
- 26 city, 33 highway.
- Top 11% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 7 trims: 26 to 29 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | 18.5 | 537 | $1,324 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | 18.5 | 537 | $1,324 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | 18.5 | 537 | $1,324 |
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | 18.5 | 537 | $1,324 |
| Onyx Edition XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 18.5 | 481 | $1,477 |
| Limited XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 18.5 | 481 | $1,477 |
| Touring XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 18.5 | 481 | $1,477 |
Fuel cost
AWD, 29 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,324
- Per month
- $110
- Per mile
- 11.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $59.20
- Top trim: Touring XT AWD. $1,477 a year. $153 more than the AWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.0 | $9.70 |
| 300 miles | 9.1 | $29.09 |
| 500 miles | 15.2 | $48.48 |
| 1,000 miles | 30.3 | $96.97 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $96
- Per year
- $1,148
- Miles a month
- 867
AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 29 mpg good? Yes. Beats 77% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Outback | AWD | 29 mpg | |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Subaru Ascent | AWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Honda Passport | Sport FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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