Petrol · 2004–2018
Subaru Liberty
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Subaru Liberty. By the official figures, the 2016 uses 7.7 L/100km.

- Fuel use
- 7.7 L/100km
- 2016 official
- On a full tank
- 915 km
- 70 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Liberty costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $22.49 per 100 km | $2,474 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $18.47 per 100 km | $2,050 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £21.47 per 100 miles | £1,503 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.16 per 100 miles | $1,911 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
BW (7th generation), 2020–2027
Specs for the 2.5i sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- BW (7th generation)
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,840 mm
- Width
- 1,840 mm
- Height
- 1,500 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,750 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L flat-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 136 kW
- Torque
- 239 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
BN/BS (6th generation), 2015–2022
Specs for the 2022 Subaru Liberty 2.5i AWD sedan (most common petrol variant; Australian-market specification); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- Sixth generation (BN)
- Built
- 2014-2020
- Built in
- Japan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,800 mm
- Width
- 1,840 mm
- Height
- 1,500 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,512 kg
- Boot
- 493 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 129 kW
- Torque
- 235 Nm
- Gearbox
- Lineartronic CVT
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 166 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 7
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
BM/BR (5th generation), 2010–2014
Specs for the 2.5i sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- BM/BR (5th generation)
- Built
- 2010-2014
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,745 mm
- Width
- 1,781 mm
- Height
- 1,506 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,751 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,519 kg
- Boot
- 476 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L flat-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 191 kW
- Torque
- 293 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2009
- Airbags
- 6
BL/BP (4th generation), 2004–2009
Specs for the 2.0 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- BL/BP (4th generation)
- Built
- 2004-2009
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,745 mm
- Width
- 1,781 mm
- Height
- 1,506 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,751 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,519 kg
- Boot
- 476 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L flat-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 191 kW
- Torque
- 293 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2004
BE/BH (3rd generation), 1999–2003
Specs for the 2.5 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- BE/BH (3rd generation)
- Built
- 1999-2003
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,605 mm
- Width
- 1,695 mm
- Height
- 1,410 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,650 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,390 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L flat-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,457 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 115 kW
- Torque
- 223 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 64 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
Subaru Liberty questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Subaru Liberty?
The 2016 Subaru Liberty uses 7.7 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Subaru Liberty cost to run a year in Canada?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,474 in New Zealand, $2,050 in Australia, £1,503 in United Kingdom, $1,911 in United States.
How far does a Subaru Liberty go on a full tank?
About 915 km from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Subaru Liberty's boot?
493 L, for the 2.5i sedan.
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