Gas Mileage

2008 Subaru Outback Wagon AWD

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon AWD

2008 Subaru Models

  1. Forester AWD
  2. Impreza AWD
  3. Impreza Wagon / Outback Sport AWD
  4. Legacy AWD
  5. Outback Wagon AWD
  6. Tribeca AWD
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Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 24 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
18 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas 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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 32.80 MPG on the highway, 22.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25.98 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
32.80 MPG
Combined
25.98 MPG
City
22.20 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 30% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas 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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 36.90 MPG on the highway, 25.00 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.24 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36.90 MPG
Combined
29.24 MPG
City
25.00 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 24 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
18 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas 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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 33.50 MPG on the highway, 22.30 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.25 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33.50 MPG
Combined
26.25 MPG
City
22.30 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical 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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 37% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas 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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 36.01 MPG on the highway, 24.12 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.33 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 49% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36.01 MPG
Combined
28.33 MPG
City
24.12 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical 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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 24 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 41% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
17 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
3.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas 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 Outback Wagon AWD gets up to 33.80 MPG on the highway, 21.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25.79 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 56% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33.80 MPG
Combined
25.79 MPG
City
21.60 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Comparisions

2008 Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the sport utility vehicles 4wd class in 2008 goes to the Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 133% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Mercedes Benz G55 AMG.

Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD
28 MPG (Automatic - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD
28 MPG (Automatic - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD
28 MPG (Automatic - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo XC 70 AWD
17 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
Chrysler Pacifica AWD
17 MPG (Automatic - 4.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Mitsubishi Endeavor AWD
17 MPG (Automatic - 3.8L - 6 Cylinder)
Jeep Wrangler 4WD
17 MPG (Automatic - 3.8L - 6 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz G500
13 MPG (Automatic - 5.0L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz ML63 AMG
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.2L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz G55 AMG
12 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder)
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