2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback (20–27 MPG combined) across 6 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Midsize Cars, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 3.6 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
20–27 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,500–$3,350
Configurations
6

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive21–2428–3224–27$2,500–$2,800330–375 g/mi
6-cyl 3.6 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive182420$3,350443 g/mi

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback (6 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
Legacy AWDAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S5)63.6Regular Gasoline182420$3,350
Legacy AWDAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)42.5Regular Gasoline243227$2,500
Legacy AWDAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd42.5Regular Gasoline212824$2,800
Outback AWDAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S5)63.6Regular Gasoline182420$3,350
Outback AWDAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)42.5Regular Gasoline243026$2,600
Outback AWDAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd42.5Regular Gasoline212824$2,800

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

According to EPA data, the 2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback is rated at 20–27 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback have?

The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,500 to $3,350.