^ how fast do you drive?
14 Legacy I beat EPA by a wide margin if I drive 55 on the highway (about 36) if I drive 72, I get 29mpg
2003 Legacy with 143K on it at 72, the car gets 28mpg it is rated 28
2010 Outback with a supposedly very thirsty 3.6L, I have yet to take it on a road trip but my combined mileage is 24 (40/60 City/HWY split)
in short keep the foot out of the throttle...