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1996 Subaru Legacy/Outback MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Subaru Legacy/Outback is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 44 compact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 21 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #16 of 44 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1996 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Mercury Tracer30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Mazda Protege30 MPG $1,550
  6. 16Subaru Legacy/Outback25 MPG $1,860
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental12 MPG $4,938
1996 Legacy/OutbackOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/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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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Legacy		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Legacy		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Legacy AWD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Legacy AWD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Legacy AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1996 Subaru Legacy/Outback vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Cavalier 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cavalier saves $72/yr vs Pontiac Sunfire 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Sunfire saves $72/yr vs Honda Accord 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Corsica 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Legacy/Outback saves $78/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Legacy/Outback saves $78/yr vs Ford Contour 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Mystique 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Altima / Stanza 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Legacy/Outback saves $78/yr vs Kia Sephia 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sephia saves $138/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Subaru Legacy/Outback use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

The 1996 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Subaru Legacy/Outback per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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