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2020-2025 Subaru Outback MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 23–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2025 Subaru Outback at a glance
The 2020-2025 Subaru Outback covers 6 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 23–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $2,310 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 2022, 2023 and 2025; 2021 and 2024 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
2020-2025 Subaru Outback by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas | 23–28 MPG | $2,310–$2,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 23–28 MPG | $2,320–$2,800 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Gas | 23–28 MPG | $2,320–$2,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 24–29 MPG | $2,270–$2,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,270–$2,530 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,270–$2,530 | First year |
What the 2025 Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$193
$2,310 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.85
Per 100 miles
$15.40
Five years
$11,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$80less a year
Class median $2,390 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Subaru Outback MPG
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,320 to $2,310, $10 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,310 |
| Outback 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,640 |
| Wilderness | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,800 |
2024 Subaru Outback MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2023
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 Subaru Outback as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
2023 Subaru Outback MPG
23–28 MPG · $2,320–$2,800/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 28 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,270 to $2,320, $50 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,320 |
| Outback 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,640 |
| Wilderness | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,800 |
2022 Subaru Outback MPG
24–29 MPG · $2,270–$2,780/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,270.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,270 |
| Outback 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,530 |
| Wilderness | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 26 | 24 | $2,780 |
2021 Subaru Outback MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2020
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Subaru Outback as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
2020 Subaru Outback MPG
26–29 MPG · $2,270–$2,530/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,270 |
| Outback 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,530 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD: $3,150 in California and $2,020 in Texas, a $1,130 difference.
- California $3,150
- Washington $2,920
- New York $2,310
- Florida $2,190
- Texas $2,020
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2018-2019 (BS)
- 2020-2025 (BT)
- 2026-2027* (BU)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2025 Subaru Outback get?
EPA rates the 2020-2025 Subaru Outback at 23–29 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD, is rated 29 MPG (26 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2025 Subaru Outback?
The Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2025 Subaru Outback?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022, 2023 and 2025. In 2021 and 2024 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2020-2025 Subaru Outback compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2018-2019 Subaru Outback) is rated 22–28 MPG combined and costs $2,350–$2,930 a year to fuel; the 2020-2025 model is rated 23–29 MPG and costs $2,270–$2,800 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 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 $2,310 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,310–$2,800 a year. That is a $490 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Subaru Outback 100 miles?
About $15.40 per 100 miles for the Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.40 and $18.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Subaru Outback more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD is rated 26 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2025 Subaru Outback compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,310 a year to fuel, $80 less than the class median of $2,390, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 327 rated small SUV configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2025 Subaru Outback different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,320 to $2,310, $10 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2025 against 3 configurations for 2024. See the 2024 Subaru Outback for that year.