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2018 Subaru Outback fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2018 Subaru Outback. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 25 city / 32 highway.

At a glance

Combined
22 to 28 MPG depending on version
City and highway
25 and 32 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,400 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Outback AWD
Automatic (AV-S7)
4-cyl 2.5L All-Wheel Drive 253228 MPG $2,400
Outback AWD
Automatic (AV-S6)
6-cyl 3.6L All-Wheel Drive 202722 MPG $3,050
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,400 per year in fuel, versus $3,050 for the least efficient.

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