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Subaru Forester MPG

MPG	Number of Vehicles
13 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
14 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
15 miles per gallon	4 vehicles
16 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
17 miles per gallon	12 vehicles
18 miles per gallon	21 vehicles
19 miles per gallon	13 vehicles
20 miles per gallon	14 vehicles
21 miles per gallon	19 vehicles
22 miles per gallon	31 vehicles
23 miles per gallon	45 vehicles
24 miles per gallon	102 vehicles
25 miles per gallon	126 vehicles
26 miles per gallon	99 vehicles
27 miles per gallon	83 vehicles
28 miles per gallon	52 vehicles
29 miles per gallon	40 vehicles
30 miles per gallon	17 vehicles
31 miles per gallon	6 vehicles
32 miles per gallon	9 vehicles
33 miles per gallon	7 vehicles
34 miles per gallon	3 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	MPG
2017	2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD	20.49	See all data
With the turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 engine, 8-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2017 Subaru Forester has been averaging 20.49 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2017 Subaru Foresters in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 54.5 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 88 miles per hour (32.8 percent), in heavy traffic (10.9 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition, the average 2017 Subaru Forester in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2016	2016 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD	26.1	See all data

2016	2016 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	27.88	See all data

2015	2015 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	30.66	See all data

2015	2015 4dr SUV turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD	24.62	See all data

2014	2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD	27.2	See all data

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2014	2014 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	28.81	See all data

2014	2014 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	24	See all data

2013	2013 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	25.4	See all data

2013	2013 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	25.59	See all data

2013.5	2013.5 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	28	See all data

2011	2011 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	24.54	See all data

2011	2011 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	24.9	See all data

2011	2011 4dr SUV 148-hp 2.0L H4 5-sp manual AWD	26.1	See all data

2010	2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD	20.33	See all data

2010	2010 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	24.15	See all data

2010	2010 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	24.52	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD	16.76	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD	20.4	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	24.23	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	24.12	See all data

2008	2008 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	24.9	See all data

2008	2008 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	27.13	See all data

2007	2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD	20.44	See all data

2007	2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD	22.35	See all data

2007	2007 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	25.21	See all data

2007	2007 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	26.15	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD	21.95	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD	25.3	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	25.47	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	23.67	See all data

2005	2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD	21	See all data

2005	2005 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	25.63	See all data

2005	2005 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	24.02	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD	22.2	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD	21.57	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	27.33	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	23.74	See all data

2003	2003 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	25.32	See all data

2003	2003 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	22.15	See all data

2002	2002 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	25.94	See all data

2002	2002 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	22.88	See all data

2001	2001 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD	27.26	See all data

2001	2001 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	19.39	See all data

2000	2000 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	21	See all data

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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

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

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

Subaru Forester MPG

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Subaru Forester

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

Subaru Forester Gas Mileage (MPG)