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2012 Subaru Outback

New from

$37,490 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

6 - 10.3 L / 100km

About the Subaru Outback

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D Station Wagon body style. Available in Australia from $37,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $57,490 for the R Premium.

There are 3 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2009.

Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (123kW/229Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/350Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (191kW/350Nm). Available with variable sp automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2012 Outback is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Subaru Outback models from other years

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Power to Weight

67.99 - 115.97 kW/t

52.16 kW/t

147.26 kW/t

Boot Space

490 litres

142 litres

782 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6 - 10.3 L/100km

6 L/100km

14.1 L/100km

Vehicle Range

631 - 1,083 km

553 km

1,149 km

Price

$37,490 - $57,490

$32,000

$91,490

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 4 years

1 year

6 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Braked Towing Capacity

1,500 - 1,800 kg

1,500 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

18°

36.6°

Departure Angle

21.9°

21.6°

28°

Ground Clearance Unladen

213 mm

184 mm

270 mm

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2012 Subaru Outback Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$39,490
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$37,490
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4	$40,990

Premium

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$42,990
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$44,990
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4	$46,990

R Premium

Configuration	Price From*
3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$57,490

*excl. on-roads

All Subaru Outback Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$43,690	$57,490
2024	$43,690	$57,490
2023	$42,690	$56,490
2022	$40,690	$49,790
2021	$39,990	$47,790

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Subaru Outback Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Station Wagon
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Local Body Type: Station Wagon
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Legacy Ii
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.56
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 18.0
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1690
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 490
- Departure Angle: 21.9
- Front Headroom (mm): 1036
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1384
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1091
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
- Front Track (mm): 1535
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 213
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.8
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.5
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 53.9
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.0
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.1
- Overall Height (mm): 1615
- Overall Length (mm): 4790
- Overall Width (mm): 1820
- Rear Headroom (mm): Unlimited
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1370
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 960
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1426
- Rear Track (mm): 1530
- Wheelbase (mm): 2745
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 99.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 198
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2457
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 79.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 65
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
Interior trim
- Floor Mats Material: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Pearl
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 774
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 167
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 123
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 229
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Roof
- Roof Rails Colour: Black
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12500
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: High
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1546
- Tare Weight (kg): 1506
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Premium

Adds to Base:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.66
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 209
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 730
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.3
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.6
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Suspension
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525
- Tare Weight (kg): 1485

Removes from Base:

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
Body exterior
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.56
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 198
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
Interior trim
- Floor Mats Material: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 774
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
Roof
- Roof Rails Colour: Black
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Suspension
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1546
- Tare Weight (kg): 1506

R Premium

Adds to Premium:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- System Brand Name: Other
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 115.97
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
- Bore Engine: 92.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 242
- Engine (l): 3.6
- Engine (cc): 3630
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Stroke Engine: 91.0
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Lights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 631
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.6
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 260
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 191
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Seats
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Suspension
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1647
- Tare Weight (kg): 1607

Removes from Premium:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.66
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Bore Engine: 99.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 209
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2457
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Stroke Engine: 79.0
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 730
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.3
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.6
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 167
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 123
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 229
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Seats
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Suspension
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525
- Tare Weight (kg): 1485

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2012 Subaru Outback Dimensions

1615mm

1820mm

4790mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2012 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	2000Kg	2400Kg
2024	2000Kg	2400Kg
2023	2000Kg	2400Kg
2022	2000Kg	2000Kg
2021	2000Kg	2000Kg

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2012 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Outback

The most fuel efficient Subaru Outback is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Subaru Outback that uses the most amount of fuel is the R Premium with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Subaru Outback variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Subaru Outback	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	8.4 L/100km
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	8.9 L/100km
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	6.0 L/100km

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2012 Subaru Outback Warranty

What is the warranty on a Subaru Outback?

The Subaru Outback offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.