Outback AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 28 MPG
Official vehicle configuration guide
2024 Subaru Outback
Compare 3 EPA-tested configurations, including the exact powertrain, fuel, driven wheels, engine, transmission and efficiency data available for this model year.
Official source verified U.S. market 3 EPA configurations Gasoline 12 feature guides
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3 configurationsChoose the closest tested configuration.
These entries distinguish powertrains and driveline combinations recorded by the U.S. EPA. They help narrow the vehicle, but they are not guaranteed retail trim or option-package names.
Match the fuel type, drive and transmission shown on the vehicle documents. A dealer package may use a different name.
Selected configurationOutback AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 28 MPG
Gasoline- Fuel
- Regular
- Engine
- SIDI
- Drive
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG combined
- City / highway
- 26 / 32 MPG
- Electric motor
- Not listed
- Range
- Not listed
- 240 V charge time
- Not listed
- Secondary / blended economy
- Not listed
- EPA vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Stop-start system
- Yes
Outback AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 28 MPG selected.
Configuration is not the same as trim. EPA records can separate engines, fuel systems, transmissions or driven wheels without identifying badges such as LX, XLE or Touring. Confirm the retail trim with the window sticker, build sheet or manufacturer VIN portal.
Compare every tested configuration
3 official recordsMechanical and efficiency differences.
All rows are visible in the page and link to their exact government record. EPA configurations identify tested hardware, not guaranteed retail trim names.
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| EPA carline | Powertrain | Engine / motor | Drive | Transmission | Combined | Range / charge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 28 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI | AWD | Automatic (AV-S8) | 28 MPG26 city / 32 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Outback AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 25 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI | AWD | Automatic (AV-S8) | 25 MPG22 city / 29 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Outback Wilderness AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 23 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI | AWD | Automatic (AV-S8) | 23 MPG21 city / 26 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
At a glance
What the official records cover.
Each option above is tied to a unique FuelEconomy.gov vehicle ID. EPA names sometimes expose a retail badge such as LE or Woodland Edition, but many records identify only the tested mechanical configuration.
Outback AWD, Outback Wilderness AWD
Gasoline
AWD
2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
How to identify yours
Match the hardware before the badge.
- 1
Start with fuel and powertrain. Check whether the vehicle is gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel-cell.
- 2
Match driven wheels and engine. Use FWD, RWD, AWD or 4WD plus displacement/cylinder information from the window sticker or registration.
- 3
Confirm the exact EPA record. Select the closest option and open its FuelEconomy.gov link. Use a VIN-specific build sheet when you need the retail trim or option package.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset ↗ · U.S. market snapshot 2026-11-04. Economy values are official estimates, not a promise of real-world consumption.
Before you try a feature: equipment, trim, powertrain, market and software can change availability. Open the guide and check its exact scope.
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Retail trims and named packages are separate from equipment requirements. Equipment-only guides remain visible; confirm the final factory build from the window sticker or owner portal.
Cabin & comfort Official source verified
Add and Rearrange STARLINK Home-Screen Shortcuts
Put frequently used functions on the Home screen, drag them into order and remove the ones you do not need.
Key fob & access Official source verified
Choose When the Doors Auto-Lock and Auto-Unlock
Set the Outback to lock at 12 mph or when leaving Park, and choose a separate automatic-unlock trigger.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Close the Rear Gate and Lock the Whole Vehicle With One Button
Use the lock-marked button on the inside edge of the open power gate to close it and secure every door.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Lift the Cargo Cover Without Rewinding It - Then Stow It Under the Floor
Use the cover's lift-up track for quick cargo access or hide the detached cover in the underfloor compartment.
Cabin & comfort Official source verified
Link Seat and Mirror Memory to Each Key Fob
Assign a preferred driver-seat and mirror position to a specific access key so it recalls when that driver opens the door.
Cabin & comfort Official source verified
Make the Exterior Mirrors Fold Automatically
Enable Auto Electric Folding so equipped mirrors fold and unfold with vehicle entry and exit.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Open the Rear Gate Hands-Free at the Subaru Emblem
With the access key nearby, hover a hand or arm over the rear Subaru emblem until the confirmation chirp sounds.
Climate & air quality Official source verified
Reassign the Customizable Climate Button
Choose which climate function gets a permanent shortcut at the bottom of the 11.6-inch display.
Lighting & visibility Official source verified
Save a Custom Reverse-Tilt Mirror Angle
Set the passenger mirror to your preferred curb-view angle in Reverse and save it with driver memory.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Save a Lower Power Rear Gate Opening Height
Store a custom stopping point so the hatch clears a low garage ceiling or remains easy to reach.
Maintenance Official source verified
Switch the Tire-Pressure Display Between PSI and kPa
Change the individual-tire pressure readout to the unit used by your gauge or local tire label.
Safety & awareness Official source verified
Use Auto Vehicle Hold at Long Stops
Let the vehicle remain stationary after a firm stop without continuously holding the brake pedal.