2005 Subaru Outback fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2005 Subaru Outback. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 26 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 19 to 22 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 26 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback Wagon AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Outback Wagon AWD Automatic (S4) | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Outback AWD Automatic (S5) | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Outback Wagon AWD Automatic (S5) | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Outback Wagon AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| Outback Wagon AWD Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,050 per year in fuel, versus $4,350 for the least efficient.