EPA Says 2023 Subaru Outback And Wilderness Drop One MPG Fuel Mileage

What is the 2023 Subaru Outback gas mileage? A new report from the EPA reveals the refreshed Outback midsize SUV now gets one mile per gallon less than the 2022 models. The one MPG decrease applies to the Outback XT trim levels, and the Outback Wilderness trim with the 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer engine. The 2023 Outback 2.5-liter engine also decrease by one MPG.

What is the 2022 Subaru Outback fuel mileage?

The EPA fuel mileage rating of the 2022 Outback XT 2.4-liter turbo is 23/30 city/highway mpg and 26 combined mpg. The estimated fuel economy of the standard 2.5-liter engine is 26/33 mpg city/highway and 29 combined mpg.

The EPA says the new 2022 Outback Wilderness gets an estimated 22/26 city/highway mpg and 24 combined mpg.

What is the 2023 Subaru Outback fuel mileage?

The EPA fuel mileage rating of the 2023 Outback XT 2.4-liter turbo is 22/29 city/highway mpg and 25 combined mpg. The estimated fuel economy of the standard 2.5-liter engine is 26/32 mpg city/highway and 28 combined mpg.

The EPA says the 2023 Outback Wilderness gets an estimated 21/26 city/highway mpg and 23 combined mpg.

Why do all 2023 Outback trims get lower fuel mileage?

The 2023 Subaru Outback comes with added weight due to the exterior cladding and new EyeSight driver-assist safety technology. The new redesigned front facia could also be less aerodynamic than the outgoing 2022 models.

There haven't been any changes to the 2.5-liter engine or the 2-.4 liter turbocharged Boxer engines. The EPA did not say why the newly-refreshed 2023 Subaru Outback decreased one mile per gallon less in fuel mileage.

What type of gas does the 2023 Subaru Outback require?

With fuel prices rising, do you need the more expensive grade of gasoline for the 2023 Outback? If you buy any new 2023 Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent, Impreza, or Legacy, your vehicle is designed to run on 87 octane or regular gasoline, and you don't need expensive premium fuel.

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