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1999 Subaru Legacy/Outback MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Subaru Legacy/Outback is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 22 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1998 model. Among 37 compact cars rated for 1999, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1999 #29 of 37 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1999 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 1999 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
3Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
4Saturn SL29 MPG $1,603
5Chevrolet Prizm29 MPG $1,603
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29Subaru Legacy/Outback22 MPG $2,114
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37Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703

1999 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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Legacy AWD	Gas	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Legacy AWD	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Legacy Wagon AWD	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Legacy AWD	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Legacy AWD	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
Passenger volume: 92 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

1999 Subaru Legacy/Outback vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Grand Am 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Grand Am saves $92/yr vs Chrysler Sebring 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sebring saves $92/yr vs Dodge Avenger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Avenger saves $92/yr vs Daewoo Nubira 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Nubira saves $92/yr vs Oldsmobile Alero 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Alero saves $92/yr vs Toyota Camry 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Camry saves $176/yr vs Mazda Millenia 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Legacy/Outback saves $849/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 21 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Subaru Legacy/Outback use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Subaru Legacy/Outback?