Subaru Legacy/Outback: MPG-Real World Numbers

98 messages, Last post on Jul 29, 2009 at 7:46 AM

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#96 of 98 1996 Outback 2.2l, 5-speed, MPG 28.3 by bruce_brown Jul 13, 2009 (11:14 am)
Hello, I have a 1996 Outback wagon with the 2.2l engine, 5-speed transmission, and quickly approaching 200,000 miles. The last 21,000 miles I have averaged 28.2 MPG. We also have a 1995 Impreza wagon with the 1.8l engine, auto trans, awd and about 185,000 miles. I don't drive it very often so the records aren't as detailed due to my wife and daughter sharing the care. Teenagers never fill the tank, lol. However, when I do drive it on long trips it averages 1-2 MPG less then the bigger Outback. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 29, 2009 7:46 am)
#97 of 98 MPG at 5k by staypuft Jul 14, 2009 (5:40 pm)
So far my 09 Legacy SE PZEV 5-spd gets 24 mpg mixed city-freeway to work and 30 mpg on the last 500 mile trip (no mountains) at an average speed of 80. Very pleased considering my lead foot.
#98 of 98 Re: 1996 Outback 2.2l, 5-speed, MPG 28.3 [bruce_brown] by ateixeira Jul 29, 2009 (7:46 am)
Replying to: bruce_brown (Jul 13, 2009 11:14 am) The 2010 model with the CVT can break 30mpg highway, so kudos for continuous improvement.