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Subaru Outback Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity by Year

SUV 2000–202627 model years

16.9–18.5gal · 64–70 L

Across 27 model years (2000–2026), the Subaru Outback has used tanks from 16.9–18.5 gallons. The 2026 model holds 18.0 gallons.

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How the tank changed over the years

Subaru Outback fuel tank by model year
200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Subaru Outback tank size by generation

Model years with the same tank sizes, grouped. A change usually marks a new generation or a redesign.

Model yearsTankLiters
202618.0 gallons68 L
2010–202518.5 gallons70 L
2000–200916.9 gallons64 L

Subaru Outback tank size by year

YearTankLitersBest highway rangeTrims
2026 Subaru Outback 18.0 gallons 68 L 558 mi 6
2025 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 592 mi 9
2024 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 592 mi 9
2023 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 592 mi 9
2022 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 611 mi 8
2021 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 611 mi 7
2020 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 611 mi 7
2019 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 592 mi 6
2018 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 592 mi 6
2017 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 592 mi 6
2016 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 611 mi 7
2015 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 611 mi 7
2014 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 555 mi 11
2013 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 555 mi 12
2012 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 537 mi 13
2011 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 537 mi 8
2010 Subaru Outback 18.5 gallons 70 L 537 mi 8
2009 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L 456 mi 11
2008 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L 439 mi 15
2007 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L 439 mi 15
2006 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L 439 mi 20
2005 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L 439 mi 11
2004 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L 423 mi 10
2003 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L 439 mi 12
2002 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L 423 mi 11
2001 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L 423 mi 13
2000 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons 64 L Not rated 3

Subaru Outback fuel system recalls by year

NHTSA lists fuel-system recalls for 9 Subaru Outback model years. Each year's page has the details, the risk and the free remedy.

Frequently asked questions

What size gas tank does the Subaru Outback have?

The 2026 Subaru Outback holds 18.0 gallons. Older years range from 16.9–18.5 gallons; the table has every year.

Has the tank size changed over the years?

Yes. The largest tank changed in 2026, 2010.

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