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Subaru Legacy/Outback MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 29 MPG combined in 2015–2017, the Legacy AWD. Its weakest year peaked at 21 MPG (2000–2002 and 2004).

Subaru Legacy/Outback: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1990–201715202530MPG201019901995200020052010201729 MPG peaklowest peak 21Subaru Legacy/Outback: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530MPG19901992199419961998200020022004200620082010201220142017
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
517.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2017 version, the Legacy AWD. Put it next to its 1990 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Subaru Legacy/Outback has EPA ratings for 28 model years, 1990–2017, most often among compact cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among midsize-large station wagons in 1995, and it placed in its class top five in nine model years. In 1995 the Eagle Summit came next among 15 midsize-large station wagons.

In 1990 the most efficient version of the Legacy/Outback still placed second from the bottom of 13 small station wagons, where the Mitsubishi Space Wagon rated lowest.

Among 54 midsize cars, 2017

The Legacy/Outback placed 26th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 56 MPG. The next higher rating, 30 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 54 midsize cars rated for 201720304050Legacy/Outback 29median 28.5PriusBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 54 midsize cars rated for 201720304050Legacy/Outback 29median 28.5

The Legacy/Outback, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1989–9325th of 40compact cars
1994–9819th of 43compact cars
1999–0335th of 46compact cars
2004–0825th of 35compact cars
2009–1318th of 46midsize cars
2014–1828th of 53midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2010

    New: 3.6-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 26 MPG.

All 28 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2017Legacy AWD2925 / 34224
2015–2016Legacy AWD2926 / 35224
2013–2014Legacy AWD2724 / 32206
2011–2012Legacy AWD2522 / 30207
2010Legacy AWD2623 / 31207
2008–2009Legacy AWD2220 / 272011
2007Legacy AWD2320 / 282016
2006Legacy AWD2320 / 271915
2005Legacy AWD2320 / 271914
2004Legacy/Outback AWD2119 / 25198
2003Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD2219 / 26198
2002Legacy AWD2119 / 25206
2001Legacy AWD2119 / 25205
2000Legacy AWD2119 / 25214
1999Legacy AWD2220 / 27218
1998Legacy2421 / 292010
1997Legacy2421 / 292110
1996Legacy2521 / 30209
1995Legacy2421 / 29218
1993–1994Legacy2320 / 281811
1992Legacy2320 / 271812
1991Legacy2219 / 271811
1990Legacy2219 / 26208

Version names in the EPA list: Legacy, Legacy 4WD, Legacy 4WD Turbo, Legacy AWD, Legacy AWD (incl. Outback), Legacy AWD Turbo, Legacy Turbo, Legacy Wagon, Legacy Wagon 4WD, Legacy Wagon AWD, Legacy Wagon AWD (incl. Outback), Legacy Wagon AWD Turbo, Legacy/Outback AWD, Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD, Outback AWD, Outback Wagon AWD.

Same class, 2017

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