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Subaru Outback MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
18 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 7 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2006 2006 4dr Sedan 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 25.34
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With the turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 engine, 8-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2006 Subaru Outback has been averaging 25.34 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Subaru Outbacks in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 50.3 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (11.3 percent), in the city (5.7 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2006 Subaru Outback in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.19
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 24.23
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon 165-hp 2.5L H4 4-sp automatic AWD 24.47
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon 173-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 24.32
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon 250-hp 3.0L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 20.94
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2006 Subaru Outback

2006 Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 27 to 30 on high way see full Subaru Outback review
2006 Subaru Outback Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Six cylinders matched to full-time AWD makes for a thristy ride. Ability to shut off AWD in certain aspects would be beneficial in some circumstances. The turbocharger requires extra maintenance and premium gas. The I4 is the way to go. see full Subaru Outback review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 All wheel drive is nice on certain occasions, but I've been disappointed in the fuel economy of this car. see full Subaru Outback review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 With gas at almost $4/gal, and driving lots of miles, long distance, I would love to get better than 26 MPG on the highway. I am going to slow down though, and I still do love the turbo. see full Subaru Outback review
 

2006 Subaru Outback Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Subaru Outback's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.