2005 Subaru Legacy/Outback fuel economy
The 2005 Subaru Legacy/Outback is rated at 19–23 MPG combined by the EPA, from 19 MPG (2.5 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S5), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) to 23 MPG (2.5 L 4-cyl, Automatic (S4), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive). EPA size class: Compact Cars, Midsize Station Wagons, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
MPG by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | L/100 km | UK MPG | Fuel cost/yr* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl, Automatic (S4), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | 10.2 | 28 | $2,900 |
| Legacy AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | 10.2 | 28 | $2,900 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl, Automatic (S4), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | 10.2 | 28 | $2,900 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | 10.2 | 28 | $2,900 |
| Outback Wagon AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl, Automatic (S4), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | 10.7 | 26 | $3,050 |
| Outback Wagon AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | 10.7 | 26 | $3,050 |
| Outback AWD 3.0 L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | 11.8 | 24 | $4,100 |
| Outback Wagon AWD 3.0 L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | 11.8 | 24 | $4,100 |
| Legacy AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S5), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | 12.4 | 23 | $4,350 |
| Legacy AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | 12.4 | 23 | $4,350 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S5), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | 12.4 | 23 | $4,350 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | 12.4 | 23 | $4,350 |
| Outback Wagon AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S5), 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | 12.4 | 23 | $4,350 |
| Outback Wagon AWD 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 5-spd, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | 12.4 | 23 | $4,350 |
* EPA estimate of yearly fuel (or electricity) cost for 15,000 miles with 55 % city driving, at the fuel prices EPA used for this model year. Use the fuel cost comparison with your own mileage and prices.
About these numbers
EPA ratings come from standard laboratory tests adjusted to reflect real-world driving, so they are best for comparing vehicles. Your own figure will vary with speed, temperature, load, tires and driving style — measure it with the MPG calculator. If you have fitted larger tires, correct the reading with the tire size and fuel economy calculator.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.