Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 752 fuel economy reports for the Subaru Forester and 340 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Highlander.

Subaru Forester g/100m

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	g/100m
2018	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	flat	light	light	0	10	30	60	100	17.1
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	hills	light	none	11	54	2	33	93	28.0
2016	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	light	44	8	9	38	70	4.0
2016	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	hills	light	light	0	10	10	80	60	3.6
2015	4dr SUV turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	med	none	4	4	19	73	118	22.9
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	flat	light	light	3	7	9	81	80	8.9
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	10	40	40	10	65	3.7
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2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	flat	light	hvy	30	20	40	10	70	4.2
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	0	5	18	77	62	3.5
2013.5	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	flat	light	hvy	5	5	80	10	100	19.8
2013	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	light	light	5	8	31	55	69	4.0
2013	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	0	10	41	49	70	3.9
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	mtns	light	none	0	5	45	50	60	4.1
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	2	15	15	69	71	4.0
2011	4dr SUV 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	50	30	10	10	100	21.2
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	18	18	35	29	65	5.0
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	none	2	18	40	42	60	4.1
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	6	23	26	44	62	5.2
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	14	14	0	71	142	34.5
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	15	35	20	31	71	9.1
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	10	23	26	41	80	12.9
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	8	14	33	46	68	6.1
2008	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	10	70	20	55	4.0
2008	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	29	4	1	66	68	3.7
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	10	0	15	75	75	4.9
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	25	75	68	4.5
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	1	36	33	30	85	9.3
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	33	18	45	73	3.8
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	11	10	22	58	116	21.8
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	15	0	20	65	110	21.9
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	50	50	69	3.9
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	6	28	21	45	68	4.3
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	0	100	70	4.8
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	lead	light	5	20	33	43	81	8.7
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	4	12	46	38	74	5.3
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	9	8	8	76	73	4.6
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	26	18	50	79	11.8
2004	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	light	light	2	12	21	66	69	3.7
2004	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	9	33	23	36	60	9.2
2003	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	9	10	28	53	68	5.7
2003	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	17	27	45	69	7.3
2002	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	light	none	2	15	65	18	64	3.9
2002	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	31	19	45	59	4.5
2001	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	2	10	22	67	68	3.7
2001	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	4	3	82	11	59	5.3
2000	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	20	0	70	60	4.8

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Toyota Highlander g/100m

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	g/100m
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	0	0	51	49	73	4.1
2017	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	med	hvy	10	20	5	65	75	3.8
2016	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	1	1	56	42	75	4.3
2015	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	30	20	50	70	4.3
2014	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	mtns	med	hvy	0	10	10	80	75	4.2
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	30	0	70	100	28.5
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	16	10	34	41	57	4.8
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2012	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	hills	light	light	0	20	45	35	70	3.1
2012	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	15	10	0	75	65	4.4
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	1	1	80	18	67	4.7
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	7	28	65	60	4.9
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	med	light	23	28	25	25	85	11.7
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	100	0	0	5.9
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	5	10	85	65	4.6
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	1	2	2	95	80	4.0
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	15	19	27	40	68	4.4
2009	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	none	7	28	27	39	62	4.2
2009	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	0	5	45	50	75	4.2
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	15	85	73	4.0
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	1	15	47	37	90	18.8
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	none	10	27	14	49	97	13.5
2007	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	lead	light	13	15	63	8	80	4.1
2007	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	20	50	0	30	65	4.4
2007	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	70	3.3
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	6	14	22	58	73	12.3
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	15	12	16	57	92	20.6
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	hvy	19	26	23	32	66	3.9
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	9	28	35	27	69	7.5
2005.5	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	20	60	15	100	34.8
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	22	24	25	28	60	5.6
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	2	16	34	47	70	5.0
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	none	9	59	14	18	61	6.0
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	13	5	76	99	23.3
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	10	55	35	60	5.0
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	10	20	60	10	75	4.7
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	8	18	5	68	63	5.1
2003	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	18	30	25	28	85	13.8
2003	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	3	50	18	30	70	16.8
2002	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	none	0	55	14	31	63	4.9
2002	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	2	3	88	60	3.7
2001	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	15	85	70	4.5

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Subaru's latest engines when paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) earn much better EPA numbers than their ancestors. The 2013 Forester rated only 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway. The 2014 checks in at 24/32, about as good as you'll find in a compact crossover with all-wheel-drive. The CR-V manages 22/30, the RAV-4 22/29. Only the Mazda CX-5 comes close, 25/31 or 24/30, depending on engine size (you want the larger one with the slightly lower EPA numbers). In suburban driving I observed trip computer averages of 23 to 27 once the engine was warmed up. But 15 for the first couple of miles--it was cold and snowy the week I had the car. (This big difference when the engine is warming up is typical, but something many people don't realize when comparing their winter averages with the EPA ratings.) Summer fuel economy should be better. see full Subaru Forester review

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Subaru Forester Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I drive mainly around town and average 26 overall. On a highway drive, I get around 33. My previous vehicle was a 2009 Escape V6 AWD, this is a definite improvement on fuel economy. I could rarely get 30 on the highway. Typically around 27. see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	The suggested/promised MPG is pretty high and, while I haven't hit those numbers on average, I can say that I'm getting better mileage than I was getting in a smaller, non-AWD, non-SUV "sporty" car with a smaller engine. The built-in value of the vehicle is top notch... For the price, I got more equipment than I would have gotten on much of the competition...! A truly great value for the bucks....! see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Gas mileage is excellent for a full-time AWD car. I averaged 27 in mixe driving. see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	26.4 mpg isn't exactly the best ever, but for a very quick family car, it is hard to top. see full Subaru Forester review
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I've been getting higher than expected fuel economy - around 28MPG, mostly highway see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	fuel milage around town is averaging 24 miles to the gallon, but it is still new and not being loaded. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I am averaging 25 mpg in a mix of in-town and highway driving see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	better than most comparable rigs hi-way mileage even around town see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I am getting 27.5 mpg with 60% town driving, the rest in hilly country. Very impressed, and the car is not even broken in yet. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Saves over 40% compared to last SUV see full Subaru Forester review

Subaru Forester Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Fuel economy isn't as great as I'd hoped, but better than the previous vehicle I had - which was smaller, lighter and got worse mileage. see full Subaru Forester review
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	Fuel econmy is OK in summer, again would be good vehicle for california. However in Canada where we get lots of cold weather fuel economy is very poor, in fact it is worse than my BMW, which has twice the horsepower and my Honda Van, what gives? Plus you are freezing inside in the winter see full Subaru Forester review
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Mileage is sub par. This Forester replaced a 2007 Ford Fusion all wheel drive. Same driving style, same route, same traffic- 2 mpg less than the V6 Fusion. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Handling is so pleasant that sporty driving is quite fule consuming see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Only 20 mpg or so has been best fuel economy to date. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Fuel consumption in 63000Km: -city: on the average(rush hours and non rush hours) around 15l/100Km -highway: around 9-10l/100Km at 130Km/h, 18-20l/100Km at 200-210 Km/h - other paved roads including mountain paved roads: around 11-12l/100Km - off-road: 14-16l/100Km see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Fuel economy not as good as the CR-V, though the more powerful engine was the reason. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Some people look at the XT's ratings and think 19-24 is horrible AND you have to buy premium gas! Not me. Don't mind it one bit. Do the math: $3 extra over regular unleaded at the pump every fill-up, 4 times a month (although I fill up less), that's $12/month. Multiply by 12 months and you're looking at $144/year! That's nothing to pay for the fun added to your driving experience! Some people pay more than that for one nice dinner out! see full Subaru Forester review
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Takes a lot of fuel and also require Super. Youve got to pay to play. see full Subaru Forester review
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Fuel economy is hit or miss. I've seen anywhere from 14-20 in the city with no discernable difference in driving habits. On the highway I've seen anywhere from 19-26. Once again, with no discernable difference in driving style, speed, or weather. There is just no predictability. see full Subaru Forester review

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Given the lack of a plug and its small battery pack, the Highlander Hybrid cannot be driven on electricity alone for a significant distance. If you want a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) three-row vehicle, your choices are limited to the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, Lincoln Aviator, and Volvo XC90 Recharge, though Kia will soon offer a plug-in Sorento. The Pacifica isn't offered with AWD, while the Lincoln and Volvo are much more expensive than the Toyota. Okay with a regular hybrid? Then your options also include the Ford Explorer Hybrid and the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Unlike the upcoming PHEV, the latter is not offered with AWD. Thanks to its four-cylinder engine, the latest Highlander Hybrid is significantly more fuel-efficient than previous V6-powered generations and than all of the above except the Kia. Specifically, the 2021 HiHy with FWD managed 36 mpg city and 35 mpg highway in the EPA's tests. AWD costs a single mpg in the city and none on the highway unless you get the Limited (tested) or the Platinum, which are rated 35/34. The 2019 (offered only with AWD) managed just 30/28 or (in the upper trim levels) 29/27. The larger and heavier Explorer can't even match those numbers: 27/29 with RWD and 23/26 with AWD (the latter not much better than the conventional Explorer's 20/27). The Sorento Hybrid bests the HiHy in the city with 39/35, but can fit only six people (vs. the Toyota's seven or eight) and is FWD-only. So, if you need to carry seven or either people or want AWD, the HiHy is your most fuel-efficient option. Well, almost. The Toyota Sienna minivan, now offered only as a hybrid, rates 36/36 with FWD and 35/36 with AWD, so it's slightly more fuel-efficient than the HiHy. But many people refuse to buy the minivan despite its significantly roomier interior. In my winter driving the Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD's trip computer reported averages around 36 mpg in the suburbs and 30 mpg on the highway. see full Toyota Highlander review

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Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fuel economy is OK-ish. And that's the only good thing I can say about this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average 22 mpg is exceptional for an SUV of this size. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	29mpg highway, >30mpg city in hybrid trim so far see full Toyota Highlander review
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	lowest in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	For a daily driver it was nice to be able to get a vehicle with all the space with above 20 MPG fuel rating. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am averaging 27 mpg on my 2.7L engine on my mostly highway commute. During summertime it is close to 30 and during winter it goes to about 25, with snow tires. Best MPG for a 7 passenger non-hybrid out there. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Tremendous, how 2.8 tons of weight use as much as 7L/100km - outstanding! see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Best in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Very good for sucha large and capable vehicle. see full Toyota Highlander review
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	For a SUV 20 MPG is pretty good, I can drive a car i like without suffering to much at the pump see full Toyota Highlander review

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	A complete pig. Yes, we were doing mostly urban assault driving but 14.8 MPG (according to the trip computer I reset when we drove away - did not calculate actual mileage since it was a rental and do not know how full the tank was when we received it) is pretty deplorable. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	So far city driving is at 14 mph - hoped for better see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Consumes btwn 19 and 24 MPg (cdn) city/hwy see full Toyota Highlander review
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Same as the pilot, but with premuim fuel recommended see full Toyota Highlander review