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2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback is a SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 26 MPG. That's up 4 MPG from the 2009 model. Among 105 SUVs rated for 2010, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 23 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2010 #5 of 105 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 2010 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Subaru Legacy/Outback26 MPG $1,788
  6. 105Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2010 Legacy/OutbackOther SUVsClass median: $2,583/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
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Legacy AWD		 Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Outback Wagon AWD		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Legacy AWD		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Legacy AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Legacy AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
AWD
Passenger volume
103 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi

2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback vs. rivals

vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Equinox 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Tucson 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet HHR 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Terrain 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Compass 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Legacy/Outback saves $72/yr vs Jeep Patriot 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Legacy/Outback saves $72/yr vs Saturn Vue Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Vue Hybrid saves $128/yr vs Ford Escape Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Escape Hybrid saves $335/yr vs Mazda Tribute Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Tribute Hybrid saves $335/yr vs Mercury Mariner Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Mariner Hybrid saves $335/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

Up to 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 20 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

The 2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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