2018 Subaru Outback fuel consumption

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

Fuel use, combined

6.3–9.9 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$1,891–$2,564

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

165–230 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 14% less fuel than the typical 2018 car, which averaged 7.3 L/100km.

Every 2018 Subaru Outback version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
2.0D Wagon CVT	2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel	6.3	7.7	5.5	$2,108	165 Slightly better than average
2.0D Premium Wagon CVT	2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel	6.3	7.7	5.5	$2,108	165 Slightly better than average
2.5i Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	7.3	9.1	6.2	$1,891	166 Slightly better than average
2.5i Premium Wagon CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	7.3	9.1	6.2	$1,891	166 Slightly better than average
3.6R Premium Wagon CVT	3.6L 6cyl Petrol 91RON	9.9	14.2	7.5	$2,564	230 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.