Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester MPG

Chart is based on 497 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 754 fuel economy reports for the Subaru Forester.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

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	MPG
2019	2dr Convertible turbocharged 362hp 3.0L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	98	0	2	80	18.0
2015	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mtns	med	light	0	5	5	90	75	27.9
2014	4dr Wagon turbocharged 577hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	4	20	75	65	17.9
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	light	0	0	2	98	75	39.0
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	8	10	73	75	43.7
2014	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	13	43	0	45	75	25.9
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	10	7	83	84	34.9
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2013	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	30	30	30	70	20.6
2012	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	10	20	50	20	60	21.2
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	35	5	50	75	21.0
2012	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	15	18	12	55	73	27.7
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 201hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	30	10	20	40	100	37.9
2011	4dr Wagon 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	15	25	60	55	19.0
2011	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	5	15	50	30	65	22.8
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	lead	hvy	30	70	0	0	N/A	15.8
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	5	21	10	65	64	23.3
2010	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	7	42	10	42	83	17.5
2010	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	7	32	12	49	71	22.8
2010	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	4	13	31	51	63	19.8
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	light	10	25	30	35	150	29.0
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	2	6	6	85	100	29.8
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	80	10	0	N/A	32.0
2009	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	0	1	44	55	69	24.4
2008.5	4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	5	20	30	45	60	30.8
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	19	15	66	74	34.5
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	light	6	0	0	94	80	47.0
2008	4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	18	18	25	38	60	18.5
2008	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	4	12	24	61	71	20.5
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	30	30	30	75	20.6
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	8	22	65	71	34.3
2007	4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	21	13	11	55	73	19.1
2007	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	25	25	0	50	70	22.0
2007	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	10	80	10	65	19.7
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	3	17	27	53	72	23.4
2006	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	10	50	20	20	60	19.0
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	6	15	28	51	66	33.0
2006	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	10	40	45	70	16.7
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	13	11	20	57	67	24.7
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	38	12	6	44	66	21.3
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	11	29	55	71	33.3
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	30	30	0	40	75	19.0
2005	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	18	17	15	50	75	21.7
2005	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	21	23	27	29	70	22.0
2004	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	15	25	50	70	17.0
2004	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	11	15	7	67	77	19.1
2004	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	hvy	5	40	5	50	75	25.4
2003	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	11	12	31	46	78	22.9
2003	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	20	17	44	19	67	19.4
2002	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	20	0	80	70	22.6
2002	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	none	21	23	25	31	70	22.0
2002	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	5	25	55	15	60	24.0
2002	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	25	75	63	26.0
2001	4dr Wagon 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	5	25	40	30	70	19.7
2000	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	5	10	85	60	23.0
2000	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	15	10	5	70	75	27.0

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Subaru Forester MPG

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	MPG
2018	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	flat	light	light	0	10	30	60	100	32.4
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	hills	light	none	11	54	2	33	93	20.5
2016	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	light	45	8	10	37	70	25.1
2016	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	hills	light	light	0	10	10	80	60	27.7
2015	4dr SUV turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	med	none	4	4	19	73	118	24.6
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	flat	light	light	3	7	9	81	80	30.7
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	10	40	40	10	65	27.2
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2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	flat	light	hvy	30	20	40	10	70	24.0
2014	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	0	5	18	77	62	28.8
2013.5	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	flat	light	hvy	5	5	80	10	100	28.0
2013	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	light	light	5	8	31	55	69	25.4
2013	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	0	10	41	49	70	25.6
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	mtns	light	none	0	5	45	50	60	24.5
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	2	15	15	69	71	24.9
2011	4dr SUV 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	50	30	10	10	100	26.1
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	18	18	35	29	65	20.3
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	none	2	18	40	42	60	24.2
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	6	23	26	44	62	24.5
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	14	14	0	71	142	16.8
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	15	35	20	31	71	20.4
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	10	23	26	41	80	24.2
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	8	14	33	46	68	24.1
2008	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	10	70	20	55	24.9
2008	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	29	4	1	66	68	27.1
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	10	0	15	75	75	20.4
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	25	75	68	22.4
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	1	36	33	30	85	25.2
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	33	18	45	73	26.2
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	11	10	22	58	116	21.9
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	15	0	20	65	110	25.3
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	50	50	69	25.5
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	6	28	21	45	68	23.7
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	0	100	70	21.0
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	lead	light	5	20	33	43	81	25.6
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	4	12	46	38	74	24.0
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	9	8	8	76	73	22.2
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	26	18	50	79	21.6
2004	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	light	light	2	12	21	66	69	27.3
2004	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	9	33	23	36	60	23.7
2003	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	9	10	28	53	68	25.3
2003	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	17	27	45	69	22.2
2002	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	light	none	2	15	65	18	64	25.9
2002	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	31	19	45	59	22.9
2001	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	2	10	22	67	68	27.3
2001	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	4	3	82	11	59	19.4
2000	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	20	0	70	60	21.0

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The latest diesels tend to be much smoother, quieter, and more powerful than those of just a few years ago. But people still don't buy them for their smoothness, quietness, or quickness. Gas engines maintain a lead in these areas. People buy diesels for fuel economy, and here the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC excels. Its EPA numbers are best-in-class: 28 mpg city and 42 mpg highway with rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and 27/38 with all-wheel-drive (AWD). Even in E400 Hybrid form the gasoline V6 in the E-Class manages only 24/30. The Audi A6 TDI, offered only with AWD, scores significantly lower than the E250 in city driving: 24/38. The BMW 535d splits the difference in city driving, but runs with the Audi on the highway: 26/38 with RWD and 26/37 with AWD. So, based on the EPA numbers, the Mercedes has a significant fuel economy advantage, especially on the highway. Combine the EPA figures with a 21 gallon fuel tank, and the E250 BlueTEC can cover up to 900 miles between fill-ups. (This is especially attractive when you consider the sliminess of diesel fuel. Even much more than with gas, which largely evaporates when not contained, you do not want to spill any diesel on you or your clothing.) Switching to the real-world numbers reported by the cars' trip computers, the Mercedes (tested with AWD) retains a clear edge over the Audi on the highway, where the trip computers reported 45 and 38, respectively. In suburban driving with a light right foot the results were closer, about 40 to 37. I did test the Mercedes in the Bay Area of California, rather than back home in Michigan. On my usual suburban route it probably would have managed a few more miles per gallon. Also add two-to-three mpg for RWD rather than AWD. Most of my driving in the E250 was done along the scenic California coast, where a leisurely drive with infrequent stops but plentiful hilly curves netted 37 mpg on the way south and 41 on the return. Quite good for a fairly heavy all-wheel-drive luxury sedan--but the Audi (based on similar driving in an A7 TDI) would have been close. The real challenge comes from BMW. In my suburban driving the 535d's trip computer reported from 37 to 47, with low 40s typical. On one highway drive it reported an astounding 53.8 (but on another a mere 38). The tested 535d was RWD. Even so, if both trip computers were similarly accurate the BMW could be about as efficient as the Mercedes in real-world driving, while being considerably more powerful. Also, the 535d isn't the only BMW diesel sedan available in North America. If you can live with less interior space and less power, the Bavarians also offer the 328d (compared to the E250 here). The much lighter, four-cylinder car achieves EPA ratings of 32/45 with RWD and 31/43 with AWD, suggesting a clear advantage in city and suburban driving if not on the highway. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Much better gas mileage than a crossover. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I am getting 35 MPG in city driving. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I have been averaging 26 MPG (indicated) in mixed suburban and highway driving, which I think is pretty good. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Diesel delivers 40+ MPG at reasonable (70 mpg) highway speed, around 29 mpg around town. Diesel is quiet and powerful. Acceleration is awesome. Average 575 miles per tank. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Best large traditional vechicle with diesel dependablty and mileage. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I get 35 MPG at 70 MPH. This is hard to beat with any hybrid or gas engine see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Fuel cost now down to $2,33 a gallon, not too far from regular gas.This brings cost per mile way down. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2004	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	anywhere from 25 - 30 mpg average. Great for a car this size. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2003	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	25 mpg consistant on the highway see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 4matic full time all wheel drive means the absolute best of 100% highway cruising only gave me 27 MPG. In the city I usually average under 15 MPG. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	we get about 25 mpg with the 268 hp V6 4 matic on the road . Maybe 16-17 in town . see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I average 16mpg around town. Not good. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Average 17 MPG. 10 MPG when having fun! see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2004	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	While my AMG was an iron beast something is wrong when so many gas station attendants know you on a first name basis. With the cost of premium fuel and an average of 14 mpg it was time to say goodbye. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2003	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	E500 is very bad on gas see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

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