EPA Rates 2010 Subaru Outback at 29 MPG on Highway

That puts it ahead of most SUV competitors and pricier AWD wagons from Audi and Volvo, and Subaru says it managed to do so while increasing interior room 7%. Credit the 170-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer engine and Lineartronic continuously variable automatic transmission.

Add to that a starting price of $22,995 (not including destination), and Subaru has a pretty cost-effective option. Full mileage ratings for all three powertrains are listed after the jump.

2010 EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
Outback 2.5i 6MT: 19/27 mpg city/highway, 22 mpg combined
Outback 2.5i CVT: 22/29 mpg city/highway, 24 mpg combined
Outback 3.6R 5AT: 18/25 mpg city/highway, 20 mpg combined