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Subaru Forester Fuel Economy Data

4dr SUV 165-hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD

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
hills med light 0 0 40 60 65 24.754
hills med hvy 0 0 40 60 65 24.400
hills med hvy 0 0 40 60 65 24.296
hills med hvy 0 0 40 60 65 23.662
hills med light 20 45 15 20 70 22.000
hills med light 0 0 40 60 65 24.615
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hills v.lt none 0 3 50 47 50 32.387
hills v.lt none 0 25 0 75 65 28.300
hills med none 0 0 30 70 65 27.263
flat med none 5 40 35 20 68 22.800
flat light light 0 0 5 95 60 30.755
flat med none 80 10 0 10 65 18.667

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2003 Subaru Forester

2003 Subaru Forester Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2003 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 21mpg is about all you can expect. AWD is partially to blame, as is the relatively inefficient boxer engine. see full Subaru Forester review
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Inexcusable for a vehicle with so little room and luxury. see full Subaru Forester review
 

2003 Subaru Forester Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Subaru Forester's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.