Subaru · 1990–2017 · Gas
Subaru Legacy/Outback MPG by year
The EPA has rated 28 model years of the Subaru Legacy/Outback, from 1990 to 2017. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2017, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2017 model is 32% more efficient than the best 1990 model (29 vs. 22 MPG). The 2017 model is 16% more efficient than the median small SUV that year (29 vs. 25 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Legacy/Outback, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Legacy/Outback model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 22 |
25 / 34 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 2016 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 22 |
26 / 35 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 2015 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 22 |
26 / 35 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 2014 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 20 |
24 / 32 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,722 |
| 2013 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 20 |
24 / 32 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 2012 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 30 | 20 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 2011 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 30 | 19.5 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 2010 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 31 | 19 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 27 | 19 | — | 7 | $2,114 |
| 2008 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 27 | 18 | — | 9 | $2,114 |
| 2007 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 18 | — | 10 | $2,022 |
| 2006 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 17 | — | 8 | $2,022 |
| 2005 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 17 | — | 7 | $2,022 |
| 2004 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 25 | 24 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 2003 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 24 | — | 6 | $2,114 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 25 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2001 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 25 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2000 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 25 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 1999 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 26 | 24 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 1997 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 1996 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 1995 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1994 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 28 | 23.5 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 1993 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 28 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 1992 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 27 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 1991 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 27 | 23 | — | 8 | $2,114 |
| 1990 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 26 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Subaru Legacy/Outback year has the best fuel economy?
The 2015 Subaru Legacy/Outback, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Subaru Legacy/Outback year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2000 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,214 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Subaru Legacy/Outback?
The 2017 Subaru Legacy/Outback is rated up to 29 MPG combined.