Subaru Outback MPG by year (2018-2026)
The agency's file has 9 model years of the Subaru Outback from 2018 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Subaru Outback, gets 23 to 27 mpg combined across 3 tested versions.
Best of 2026
27 mpgOutback AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L), combinedBest in the file
29 mpgOutback AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L); reached in 2020, 2021, 2022Best non-hybrid, 2026
27 mpgOutback AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L), combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. The table below holds every figure.
Your fuel cost, 2026 Outback
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Outback AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L), 4-cyl 2.5 L: 25 mpg city, 31 highway, 27 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Outback version is $2,300 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for 3 of them.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 28 mpg | $2,200 to $2,850 | no earlier year in the file |
| 2019 | 2 | 28 mpg | $2,200 to $2,850 | no change |
| 2020 | 2 | 29 mpg | $2,150 to $2,400 | +1 mpg |
| 2021 | 2 | 29 mpg | $2,150 to $2,400 | no change |
| 2022 | 3 | 29 mpg | $2,150 to $2,600 | no change |
| 2023 | 3 | 28 mpg | $2,200 to $2,700 | -1 mpg |
| 2024 | 3 | 28 mpg | $2,200 to $2,700 | no change |
| 2025 | 3 | 28 mpg | $2,200 to $2,700 | no change |
| 2026 | 3 | 27 mpg | $2,300 to $2,700 | -1 mpg |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 3 of 9 model years: 2020: +1 mpg, 2023: -1 mpg, 2026: -1 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Outback is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. By best combined figure it ranks 27th of 66 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg and the top figure is 42 mpg. Best Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD mileage, 2026 models.
Other Subaru models
Every other Subaru model on this site, nearest to the Outback in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Outback |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ | 2026 | 22 to 25 mpg | 2 lower |
| Impreza | 2026 | 29 mpg | 2 higher |
| Legacy | 2025 | 26 to 30 mpg | 3 higher |
| Ascent | 2026 | 21 to 22 mpg | 5 lower |
| WRX | 2026 | 21 to 22 mpg | 5 lower |
| Forester | 2026 | 26 to 35 mpg | 8 higher |
| Crosstrek | 2026 | 26 to 36 mpg | 9 higher |
| Trailseeker | 2026 | 114 to 117 MPGe | not the same measure |
| Solterra | 2026 | 117 to 120 MPGe | not the same measure |
| Uncharted | 2026 | 112 to 129 MPGe | not the same measure |
Common questions
Which Subaru Outback model year has the best mileage?
Since 2018, the best conventional figure is 29 mpg combined, for the 2022 Outback AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L).
How many versions of the Subaru Outback has the agency tested?
23 versions across 9 model years (2018 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Subaru Outback gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 28 mpg in 2018 and is 27 mpg in 2026, a change of -1 mpg.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.