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Subaru Forester Fuel Economy (g/100m)

g/100m Number of Vehicles
3 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
4 gallons per 100 meters 8 vehicles
5 gallons per 100 meters 6 vehicles
6 gallons per 100 meters 3 vehicles
7 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
8 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
9 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
10 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
11 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
12 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
13 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
14 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
15 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
16 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
17 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
18 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
19 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
20 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
21 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
22 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
23 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
24 gallons per 100 meters 2 vehicles
25 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
26 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain g/100m  
2004 2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 4.62
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With the 136 kilowatts 2.5L H4 engine, 7-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2004 Subaru Forester has been averaging 4.62 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2004 Subaru Foresters in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 73 kilometers per hour (about 75.8 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in heavy traffic (8.8 percent), in the city (8 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2004 Subaru Forester in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2004 2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-sp shiftable CVT AWD 11.84
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 3.67
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD 9.17
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2004 Subaru Forester

2004 Subaru Forester Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Considering it was an AWD car, I expected something worse than our Protege5, but it was not far off. see full Subaru Forester review
2004 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
 

2004 Subaru Forester Gas Mileage (g/100m)

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 g/100m based on how and where you drive a car.