2017 Subaru Outback AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
25
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
28
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 14 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
26.3MPG average-6.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 28 MPG · Owner reported avg: 26.3 MPG
Range: 17–32 MPG
Driving mix: City 38% / Highway 62%
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 26.3 real world MPG based on 14 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 28 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (AV-S6)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
32
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic (AV-S6)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$0
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 319 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
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
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,405/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,191/yrHIGHEST | +$786 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,083/yrLOWEST | $-322 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,216/yr | $-189 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,423/yr | +$18 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,416/yr | +$11 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,995/yr | +$590 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,474/yr | +$69 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,327/yr | $-78 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,383/yr | $-22 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Related
Subaru Outback AWD MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year