2005 Subaru Outback Wagon AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 5 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
25.3MPG average+14.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 22 MPG · Owner reported avg: 25.3 MPG
Range: 22–28 MPG
Driving mix: City 27% / Highway 73%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 25.3 real world MPG based on 5 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S4)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,300 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,300 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 404 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.5L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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