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Subaru Forester Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 2 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 10 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2003 2003 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 9.48
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With the 136 kilowatts 2.5L H4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2003 Subaru Forester has been averaging 9.48 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2003 Subaru Foresters in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 kilometers per hour (about 53.1 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (10.3 percent), in heavy traffic (8.8 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 Subaru Forester in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2003 2003 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD 10.67
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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 (L/100km)

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 L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.