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There is already a Gen 4 MPG thread here: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/104-gen-4-2010-present/19848-4th-gen-outback-gas-mileage.html but I would like to restrict this conversation to 2013 2.5L's with the CVT - one of the biggest selling points was the purported "24/30" combined 26mpg, but that is just not what our family is getting - so I just wanted to see - is anyone else getting this on a consistent basis?
No need to brag about hypermiling skills or CVT/engine RPM management skills here - nor should achieving the claimed MPG require it. You shouldn't have to hypermile to get the manufacturer's estimated MPG. Of course I know you shouldn't be WOT (which we don't), w/e, and that mileage will vary, but I would expect at least to manage 24mpg average with the OB. Instead we are getting about to 20/24 - pretty significant if you ask me. Don't need tips on lightfooting or hypermiling, I get 28+ in the Evo when I try - not amazing but not exactly bad either - I'd expect an OB with a claimed 24/30 to do close on the highway.
Post your average (fuelly) in the poll, your average city/highway and type of commute in the thread, and specs of your car and miles.
We have a 2013 OB Limited, averaging about 20/24 city/highway. And our "city" is not like jammed in traffic city traveling. About half of what we're counting as city mileage is on a 55mph local section of a major interstate that is NEVER jammed. the rest of that commute varies between 30-50mph speeds, and not too many lights and never any backed up traffic.
No need to brag about hypermiling skills or CVT/engine RPM management skills here - nor should achieving the claimed MPG require it. You shouldn't have to hypermile to get the manufacturer's estimated MPG. Of course I know you shouldn't be WOT (which we don't), w/e, and that mileage will vary, but I would expect at least to manage 24mpg average with the OB. Instead we are getting about to 20/24 - pretty significant if you ask me. Don't need tips on lightfooting or hypermiling, I get 28+ in the Evo when I try - not amazing but not exactly bad either - I'd expect an OB with a claimed 24/30 to do close on the highway.
Post your average (fuelly) in the poll, your average city/highway and type of commute in the thread, and specs of your car and miles.
We have a 2013 OB Limited, averaging about 20/24 city/highway. And our "city" is not like jammed in traffic city traveling. About half of what we're counting as city mileage is on a 55mph local section of a major interstate that is NEVER jammed. the rest of that commute varies between 30-50mph speeds, and not too many lights and never any backed up traffic.