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1992 Subaru Legacy/Outback MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 Subaru Legacy/Outback is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1991 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 1992, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1992 #22 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1992 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2711.58.7
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1992 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Mercury Tracer29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
  6. 22Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  7. 46Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925
1992 Legacy/OutbackOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Legacy/Outback MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Legacy		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Legacy		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Legacy AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Legacy AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Legacy AWD Turbo		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Legacy AWD Turbo		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1992 Subaru Legacy/Outback vs. rivals

vs Buick Skylark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Tempo 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Tempo saves $84/yr vs Mercury Topaz 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Topaz saves $84/yr vs Hyundai J-Car/Elantra 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Legacy/Outback saves $92/yr vs Nissan Stanza 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Legacy/Outback saves $92/yr vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler LeBaron 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Legacy/Outback saves $92/yr vs Ford Probe 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Probe saves $84/yr vs Peugeot 405 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Legacy/Outback saves $193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1992 Subaru Legacy/Outback use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

The 1992 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1992 Subaru Legacy/Outback per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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