Subaru Outback Wilderness MPG by year — every rating on record
The Subaru Outback Wilderness has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2022 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #94 of 151 (38th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #129 of 166 (22th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #140 of 176 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #162 of 194 (17th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #157 of 188 (17th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #43 of 49 (13th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Subaru Outback Wilderness placed highest in 2027 at #43 of 49, and lowest in 2025 at #162 of 194. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 385 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 385 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 378 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 378 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 378 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 26 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 377 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
What Outback Wilderness fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Subaru Outback Wilderness burns 500 to 500 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $2,700 to $2,700 a year in fuel, or $2,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 23 mpg the Subaru Outback Wilderness is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $259 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Subaru nameplates
Every Subaru model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.