- Newest year: 2027
- Gas
- Small SUVs
- Partial model year
- Same as 2026
2026-2027 Subaru Outback MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 23–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026-2027 Subaru Outback at a glance
The 2026-2027 Subaru Outback covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 23–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,420 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2026-2027 Subaru Outback by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 23–27 MPG | $2,420–$2,830 | Same EPA ratings as 2026 |
| 2026 | Gas | 23–27 MPG | $2,420–$2,830 | First year |
What the 2027 Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$202
$2,420 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.03
Per 100 miles
$16.13
Five years
$12,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$250more a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Subaru Outback MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2027 Subaru Outback as for the 2026 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2026 section above.See 2026
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Outback 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Wilderness | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
2026 Subaru Outback MPG
23–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,830/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Outback 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Wilderness | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD: $3,290 in California and $2,110 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $3,290
- Washington $3,050
- New York $2,420
- Florida $2,290
- Texas $2,110
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2018-2019 (BS)
- 2020-2025 (BT)
- 2026-2027* (BU)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2026-2027 Subaru Outback get?
EPA rates the 2026-2027 Subaru Outback at 23–27 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD, is rated 27 MPG (25 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2026-2027 Subaru Outback?
Every model year of the 2026-2027 Subaru Outback tops out at 27 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2026-2027 Subaru Outback?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2026 to 2027.
How does the 2026-2027 Subaru Outback compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2020-2025 Subaru Outback) is rated 23–29 MPG combined and costs $2,270–$2,800 a year to fuel; the 2026-2027 model is rated 23–27 MPG and costs $2,420–$2,830 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 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 $2,420 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,420–$2,830 a year. That is a $410 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Subaru Outback 100 miles?
About $16.13 per 100 miles for the Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.13 and $18.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Subaru Outback more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD is rated 25 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2027 Subaru Outback compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Outback 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,420 a year to fuel, $250 more than the class median of $2,170, and less than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Subaru Outback different from the 2026 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2026 and 2027: 3 configurations rated 23–27 MPG combined. See the 2026 Subaru Outback for that year.