2000 Subaru Outback Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

SUV 3 trims listed 2001 →

Fuel tank capacity

16.9gal · 64 L

The 2000 Subaru Outback has a fuel tank capacity of 16.9 gallons (64 liters) on every trim.

16.9 gal · Smaller than 68% of 2000 models we list.

Fuel
Regular unleaded
Tank sizes
1
Trims
3

2000 Subaru Outback fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 3 trims

TrimEngineDrive Tank
4dr Wagon AWD 2.5L 4cyl 5M · AWD 2.5L 4cyl 5M AWD 16.9 gal64 L
Limited 4dr Sedan AWD 2.5L 4cyl 4A · AWD 2.5L 4cyl 4A AWD 16.9 gal64 L
Limited 4dr Wagon AWD 2.5L 4cyl 5M · AWD 2.5L 4cyl 5M AWD 16.9 gal64 L

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. The EPA didn't publish fuel economy ratings for these trims, so there's no MPG or range to show.

What it costs to fill up a 2000 Subaru Outback

$72.16 to fill the 16.9-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
16.9 galRegular$4.27$72.16$54.12

By region, 16.9-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$67.94
Midwest$4.27$72.16
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$62.53
Rocky Mountain$4.46$75.37
West Coast$5.42$91.60
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$99.54

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 16.9-gallon tank$72.16

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Outback tank size in other years

2000 is the first Outback model year we list.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2005 Outback 16.9 gal 439 mi
2004 Outback 16.9 gal 423 mi
2003 Outback 16.9 gal 439 mi
2002 Outback 16.9 gal 423 mi
2001 Outback 16.9 gal 423 mi
2000 Outback 16.9 gal Not rated
Subaru Outback fuel tank by model year

2000 Subaru Outback fuel system recalls

None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 2000 Subaru Outback involve the fuel system.

All Subaru fuel recalls Look up your tank by VIN

2000 Subaru Outback fuel pump and gauge parts

NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2000 Subaru Outback, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2000 Subaru Outback?

The 2000 Subaru Outback holds 16.9 gallons (64 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2000 Subaru Outback gas tank hold?

The 2000 Subaru Outback tank holds 64 liters, or 16.9 gallons in US gallons.

What gas does the 2000 Subaru Outback take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2000 Subaru Outback?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 16.9-gallon tank from empty costs $72.16. It ranges from $62.53 in the Gulf Coast to $99.54 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2000 Subaru Outback?

About 105 pounds for the 16.9-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Has the 2000 Subaru Outback had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 2000 Subaru Outback involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings. Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Subaru fuel system recalls).

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