Does the 2025 Subaru Outback need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the AWD.
- All 9 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $257 more a year.
- 56% of 148 SUVs (2025) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Onyx Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Onyx Edition XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| Wilderness AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Limited XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Touring XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Outback | AWD | Regular |
| 2025 Subaru Forester | AWD | Regular |
| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | Regular |
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2025 Subaru Ascent | Premium AWD | Regular |
| 2025 Honda Passport | EX-L AWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree