2025 Subaru Outback mpg
Combined mpg, AWD
28mpg
- 26 city, 32 highway.
- Top 17% of 154 SUVs (2025).
- 9 trims: 23 to 28 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 | 32 | 28 | 18.5 | 518 | $1,371 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | 18.5 | 518 | $1,371 |
| Onyx Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | 18.5 | 518 | $1,371 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | 18.5 | 518 | $1,371 |
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | 18.5 | 518 | $1,371 |
| Onyx Edition XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 18.5 | 463 | $1,536 |
| Limited XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 18.5 | 463 | $1,536 |
| Touring XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 18.5 | 463 | $1,536 |
| Wilderness AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | 18.5 | 426 | $1,670 |
Fuel cost
AWD, 28 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,371
- Per month
- $114
- Per mile
- 11.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $59.20
- Top trim: Touring XT AWD. $1,536 a year. $165 more than the AWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.1 | $10.00 |
| 300 miles | 9.4 | $30.00 |
| 500 miles | 15.6 | $50.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 31.3 | $100 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $99
- Per year
- $1,189
- Miles a month
- 867
AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 28 mpg good? Yes. Beats 73% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Outback | AWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2025 Subaru Forester | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Subaru Ascent | Premium AWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Honda Passport | EX-L AWD | 21 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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