2003 Subaru Models
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Legacy / Outback AWD gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 27% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- City
- 22 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Legacy / Outback AWD gets up to 35.52 MPG on the highway, 23.96 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.07 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 35.52 MPG
- Combined
- 28.07 MPG
- City
- 23.96 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
L4Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
12 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Legacy / Outback AWD gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- City
- 20 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Legacy / Outback AWD gets up to 35.20 MPG on the highway, 22.73 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.04 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 55% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 35.20 MPG
- Combined
- 27.04 MPG
- City
- 22.73 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S4Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
12 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Legacy / Outback AWD gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- City
- 21 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Legacy / Outback AWD gets up to 34.57 MPG on the highway, 23.15 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.19 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 49% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 34.57 MPG
- Combined
- 27.19 MPG
- City
- 23.15 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
12 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Legacy / Outback AWD gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 37% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- City
- 19 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
6Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
3.0 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Legacy / Outback AWD gets up to 32.70 MPG on the highway, 21.12 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25.13 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 55% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 32.70 MPG
- Combined
- 25.13 MPG
- City
- 21.12 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
L4Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
12 Cubic FeetComparisions
2003 Compact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2003 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 269% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Bentley Continental R.
- Toyota Prius
- 48 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Honda Civic Hybrid
- 48 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volkswagen Golf
- 45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
- Chrysler Sebring Convertible
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volvo S60 FWD
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
- Subaru Legacy / Outback AWD
- 24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- BMW 525I
- 24 MPG (Manual - 2.5L - 6 Cylinder)
- BMW M5
- 16 MPG (Manual - 4.9L - 8 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz CL600
- 15 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
- Bentley Bentley Continental R
- 13 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder)
