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2018-2019 Subaru Outback MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 22–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2019 Subaru Outback at a glance
The 2018-2019 Subaru Outback covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 22–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $2,350 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD (28 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019.
2018-2019 Subaru Outback by model year
What the 2019 Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$196
$2,350 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.92
Per 100 miles
$15.67
Five years
$11,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$560less a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Subaru Outback MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,350.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,350 |
| Outback 3.6L 6-cyl | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,930 |
2018 Subaru Outback MPG
22–28 MPG · $2,350–$2,930/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,350 |
| Outback 3.6L 6-cyl | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,930 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD: $3,200 in California and $2,050 in Texas, a $1,150 difference.
- California $3,200
- Washington $2,970
- New York $2,350
- Florida $2,220
- Texas $2,050
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2018-2019 (BS)
- 2020-2025 (BT)
- 2026-2027* (BU)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2019 Subaru Outback get?
EPA rates the 2018-2019 Subaru Outback at 22–28 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2019 Subaru Outback?
Every model year of the 2018-2019 Subaru Outback tops out at 28 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2019 Subaru Outback?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Subaru Outback per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,350 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,350–$2,930 a year. That is a $580 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Subaru Outback 100 miles?
About $15.67 per 100 miles for the Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.67 and $19.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Subaru Outback more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD is rated 25 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2019 Subaru Outback compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,350 a year to fuel, $560 less than the class median of $2,910, and less than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 215 rated small SUV configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Subaru Outback different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,350. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2019 against 2 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 Subaru Outback for that year.