Diesel and petrol · 2000–2027

Subaru Outback

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Subaru Outback. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 9.8 L/100km: 29 mpg UK, 24 mpg US.

Subaru Outback in grey
Fuel use
9.8 L/100km
2027 official
UK mpg
29 mpg
US mpg
24 mpg
On a full tank
643 km
63 L tank

What a Outback costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$28.81 per 100 km$3,169
Australia$2.41/L petrol$23.62 per 100 km$2,622
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£27.51 per 100 miles£1,925
United States$4.35/gal petrol$18.14 per 100 miles$2,449

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

BT (6th generation), 2021–2027

Specs for the 2.5i wagon; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Wagon
Size class
Medium
Generation
BT (6th generation)
Built
2021-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,870 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm
Kerb weight
1,660 kg
Boot
522 L
Boot, seats folded
1,267 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
138 kW
Torque
245 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.3 L/100km
CO₂
168 g/km
Fuel tank
63 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2021
Airbags
8
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

Sixth generation (BT), 2021

Specs for the 2021 Subaru Outback AWD 2.5i petrol (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Wagon
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
Sixth generation (BT)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,870 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
Turning circle
11 m
Kerb weight
1,629 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,200 kg
Boot
522 L
Boot, seats folded
1,267 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
138 kW
Torque
245 Nm
Gearbox
CVT automatic

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2021
Airbags
8
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Adaptive cruise control
Yes

BS (5th generation), 2015–2020

Specs for the 2.5i wagon; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Wagon
Size class
Medium
Generation
BS (5th generation)
Built
2015-2020
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,877 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,689 mm
Wheelbase
2,746 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm
Kerb weight
1,713 kg
Boot
920 L
Boot, seats folded
1,801 L
Towing (braked)
1,800 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,387 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
191 kW
Torque
376 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9 L/100km
CO₂
168 g/km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2014
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

Fourth generation (BR), 2011–2013

Specs for the 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD (Australian-market, petrol, CVT); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Wagon
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
Fourth generation (BR)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm
Turning circle
11 m
Kerb weight
1,505 kg
Boot
526 L
Boot, seats folded
1,726 L
Towing (braked)
1,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
735 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
127 kW
Torque
235 Nm
Gearbox
CVT (Lineartronic)

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8 L/100km
CO₂
185 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Fuel tank
65 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2010
Airbags
7

Ownership

Tyres
225/60 R17
Spare wheel
Full size

BR (4th generation), 2010–2014

Specs for the 2.5i wagon; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Wagon
Size class
Medium
Generation
BR (4th generation)
Built
2010-2014
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,821 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Wheelbase
2,746 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm
Kerb weight
1,621 kg
Boot
527 L
Towing (braked)
1,700 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,760 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
159 kW
Torque
285 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.2 L/100km
CO₂
193 g/km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2009
Airbags
6

Third generation (BP), 2006

Specs for the 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i 5-speed manual (Australian-market petrol); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Wagon
Generation
Third generation (BP)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,730 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,545 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
Turning circle
10.8 m
Kerb weight
1,430 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,020 kg
Towing (braked)
1,400 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
121 kW
Torque
226 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.5 L/100km
CO₂
226 g/km
Fuel tank
64 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

BL/BP (3rd generation), 2004–2009

Specs for the 2.5i wagon; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Wagon
Size class
Medium
Generation
BL/BP (3rd generation)
Built
2004-2009
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,730 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,545 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
205 mm
Kerb weight
1,450 kg
Towing (braked)
1,400 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
121 kW
Torque
226 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.6 L/100km
Fuel tank
64 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2004

BE/BH (2nd generation), 1999–2003

Specs for the 2.5 wagon; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Wagon
Size class
Medium
Generation
BE/BH (2nd generation)
Built
1999-2003
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Wheelbase
2,650 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm
Kerb weight
1,440 kg
Towing (braked)
1,400 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
115 kW
Torque
223 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
10.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
64 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2026Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2025Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2024Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2023Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2022Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2021Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2020Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2019Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2019Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2018Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2018Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2017Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2017Diesel6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2016Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2016Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2015Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2015Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2014Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2014Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2013Petrol8.2 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2013Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2012Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2012Diesel6.2 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2011Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2011Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2010Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2010Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2009Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2009Diesel6.1 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2008Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2008Diesel5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2007Petrol9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2006Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2005Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2004Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2003Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2001Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg25 mpg—

Subaru Outback questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Subaru Outback?

The 2027 Subaru Outback uses 9.8 L/100km by its official figures: 29 mpg in UK gallons and 24 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Subaru Outback cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,169 in New Zealand, $2,622 in Australia, £1,925 in United Kingdom, $2,449 in United States.

How far does a Subaru Outback go on a full tank?

About 643 km (399 miles) from its 63 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Subaru Outback tow?

2,000 kg braked, for the 2.5i wagon.

How big is the Subaru Outback's boot?

522 L, for the 2.5i wagon.

Cars like the Outback

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Volvo

V90

1998–2026

9.4 L/100km · 30 mpg

Volvo

V60

2011–2026

9.1 L/100km · 31 mpg

Volkswagen

Passat

1990–2024

7.9 L/100km · 36 mpg

Audi

RS 6

2003–2026

12.2 L/100km · 23 mpg

Mini

Clubman

2008–2024

7.2 L/100km · 39 mpg

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