2021 Subaru Outback Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2021 Subaru Outback (26–29 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.5 L; 4-cyl, 2.4 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
26–29 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,300–$2,600
Configurations
2

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 2021 Subaru Outback. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive233026$2,600343 g/mi
4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive263329$2,300308 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 2021 Subaru Outback (2 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
Outback AWDAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8)42.5Regular Gasoline263329$2,300
Outback AWDAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8)42.4Regular Gasoline233026$2,600

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2021 Subaru Outback?

According to EPA data, the 2021 Subaru Outback is rated at 26–29 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2021 Subaru Outback have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 2021 Subaru Outback use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2021 Subaru Outback?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,300 to $2,600.