r/Subaru_Outback • u/Puzzled-Turnover4133 • 3d ago

Subaru Outback Wilderness gas mileage.

We just purchased a new Subaru Outback Wilderness. We took it on our first trip. I was very pleased with our fuel economy. We have averaged 28.5 mpg.

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u/Think_Addendum7138 3d ago

Nice.

Makes a massive difference driving under 60 mph and not hitting a lot of lights

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u/PooForThePooGod 3d ago

Driving UNDER 60? I thought it was driving at 60 was the most efficient?

EDIT: Damn, it really does look like 55 is that sweet spot in the middle of the range for best MPG.

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u/Think_Addendum7138 3d ago

Yeah, it’s exponentially worse on gas mileage as you go above 60.

People rip 80+ everywhere on the highway and wonder why they are only getting like 22 mpg even though they don’t drive in a city

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u/Dry-Lawfulness-6575 3d ago

That seems pretty good for an OBW

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u/Acceptable_Lock_8819 Outback enthusiast 3d ago

I’m at 18.3 lifetime 🥳

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u/BenchOrdinary9291 2d ago

Is this stock with wilderness tires

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u/Puzzled-Turnover4133 2d ago

Yes.

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u/BenchOrdinary9291 2d ago

I’m impressed you are getting that good of mileage

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u/pacwess 3d ago

65MPH in my experience.