Subaru Outback 2016 running costs in Ireland
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2016 Subaru Outback: 5.6–7.1 L/100km, 145–161 g/km CO₂. At Ireland prices (€1.92/L diesel), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €1,613 — €0.11 per kilometre.
Official figures — 2016 Subaru Outback
| Fuel types | Diesel · Petrol |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 5.6–7.1 L/100km |
| CO₂ (official) | 145–161 g/km |
| Configurations in source data | 2 |
| Data source | UK VCA merged archive — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in Ireland
| Diesel (5.6 L/100km) | €1,613/year |
|---|---|
| NCT | €55.00/year |
| Typical annual road tax | €210/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | €1,878/year ≈ €156/month |
Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Ireland prices shown above (AA Ireland average, Sep 2026). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other diesel cars in Ireland
The average diesel car in our Ireland dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2016 Subaru Outback uses 5.6 L/100km — about 0.0% more than that average, or roughly €0.00 extra a year at 15,000 km.
2016 Subaru Outback — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5.6 L/100km | 145 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 50 mpg (UK) |
| Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 161 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 40 mpg (UK) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.