2027 head-to-head · Small SUV
2027 Mitsubishi Outlander vs Subaru Outback
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander (27 MPG) costs about $1,722 a year to fuel and the 2027 Subaru Outback (27 MPG) about $1,722.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Subaru Outback
Side by side
| Mitsubishi Outlander | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,722 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,722 |
| 27 MPG | Combined efficiency | 27 MPG |
| 24 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 30 MPG | Highway | 31 MPG |
| 97 cu ft | Passenger volume | — |
| 18 cu ft | Cargo volume | — |
| 331 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 330 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Mitsubishi Outlander vs Subaru Outback across model years
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Subaru Outback
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 48 2027 small SUVs, the Mitsubishi Outlander ranks 30th and the Subaru Outback 32nd for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. the Subaru Outback per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,722 for the Mitsubishi Outlander and $1,722 for the Subaru Outback.
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