2021 Subaru Outback fuel consumption

8 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

7.3–9.7 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$1,891–$2,512

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

168–228 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 8% less fuel than the typical 2021 car, which averaged 7.9 L/100km.

Every 2021 Subaru Outback version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
2.5 Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	7.3	9.3	6.2	$1,891	168 Slightly better than average
2.5 Sport Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	7.3	9.3	6.2	$1,891	168 Slightly better than average
2.5 Touring Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	7.3	9.3	6.2	$1,891	168 Slightly better than average
AWD Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	8.1	10.2	6.9	$2,098	183 Slightly worse than average
AWD Premium Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	8.1	10.2	6.9	$2,098	183 Slightly worse than average
AWD Touring Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	8.1	10.2	6.9	$2,098	183 Slightly worse than average
AWD Wilderness Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 91RON	9.7	14.0	7.2	$2,512	228 Worse than average
AWD Wilderness Apex Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 91RON	9.7	14.0	7.2	$2,512	228 Worse than average

Subaru Outback in other years

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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.