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2027 Subaru Outback Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2018–2027 model years26 variantsUp to 29 MPG combined
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2027 Subaru Outback Specs at a Glance

The 2027 Subaru Outback gets 27 mpg combined on the 2.5L All-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 3,500 lbs, weighs 3,966 lbs, measures 192.1 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 23 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
27 mpg (25 city / 31 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.5L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S8) · other 2027 trims rate 23–27 mpg combined
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S8) · 2 powertrains offered
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Maximum when properly equipped
Curb weight
3,966 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: OUTBACK 4DR WAGON LIMITED/WILDERNESS/PREMIER
Length
192.1 in · 74.8 in wide · 67.3 in tall
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Fuel tank
18.5 gal
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2027 Subaru Outback trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive212723
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive212924
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive253127

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Subaru Outback — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2027Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2027Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive212924Regular Gasoline
2027Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive253127Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive212924Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive253127Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive212623Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263228Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive212623Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263228Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive212623Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263228Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive233026Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive222624Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive233026Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive233026Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive202722Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 · 3.6LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive202722Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline

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Subaru Outback — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Subaru Outback?

The Subaru Outback is EPA-rated at up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2022 model year.

What is the towing capacity of the 2027 Subaru Outback?

When properly equipped, the Subaru Outback tows up to 3,500 lbs (Wilderness and XT trims).

What engine does the 2027 Subaru Outback have?

The Subaru Outback uses a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Subaru Outback are covered here?

This page documents 26 verified Subaru Outback configurations across model years 2018–2027.

Which model year of the Subaru Outback is the most fuel efficient?

The 2022 Subaru Outback holds the highest combined rating at 29 MPG; the 2026 sits lowest at 27 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 7%) across the 10 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Subaru Outback have?

The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Subaru Outback — 2.4L, 2.5L, 3.6L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2027 Subaru Outback front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

Every Subaru Outback configuration on record here is All-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2018–2027 data.

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