2026 Subaru Outback mpg
Combined mpg, Premium AWD
27mpg
- 25 city, 31 highway.
- Top 24% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 6 trims: 23 to 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | 18.0 | 486 | $1,422 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | 18.0 | 486 | $1,422 |
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | 18.0 | 486 | $1,422 |
| Limited XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 18.0 | 432 | $1,600 |
| Touring XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 18.0 | 432 | $1,600 |
| Wilderness AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | 18.0 | 414 | $1,670 |
Fuel cost
Premium AWD, 27 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,422
- Per month
- $119
- Per mile
- 11.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $57.60
- Top trim: Touring XT AWD. $1,600 a year. $178 more than the Premium AWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.2 | $10.32 |
| 300 miles | 9.7 | $30.97 |
| 500 miles | 16.1 | $51.61 |
| 1,000 miles | 32.3 | $103 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $103
- Per year
- $1,233
- Miles a month
- 867
Premium AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 27 mpg good? Yes. Beats 68% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Outback | Premium AWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | 43 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Ascent | Premium AWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Passport | RTL 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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