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2012 Subaru Legacy/Outback MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Subaru Legacy/Outback is a SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #9 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 9Subaru Legacy/Outback25 MPG $1,860
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 Legacy/OutbackOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Legacy/Outback MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Legacy AWD		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Outback Wagon AWD		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Legacy AWD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Legacy AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Legacy AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
AWD
Passenger volume
103 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2012 Subaru Legacy/Outback vs. rivals

vs Kia Sportage 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Escape 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Tucson 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Compass 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Patriot 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Rogue 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda CR-V 26 MPG · $1,788/yr CR-V saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Equinox 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Equinox saves $72/yr vs GMC Terrain 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Terrain saves $72/yr vs Toyota RAV4 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Legacy/Outback saves $78/yr vs Kia Sorento 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Legacy/Outback saves $78/yr vs Ford Edge 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Legacy/Outback saves $78/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Subaru Legacy/Outback use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

The 2012 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Subaru Legacy/Outback per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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