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.
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Subaru Forester Gas Mileage
| 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 |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 55 | 40 | 5 | 50 | 19.0 |
| flat | light | hvy | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 23.5 | ||
| flat | med | light | 10 | 40 | 5 | 45 | 60 | 21.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 65 | 28.0 | ||
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 5 | 31 | 19 | 45 | 59 | 22.9 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 5 | 31 | 19 | 45 | 59 | 22.9 | |
| With the 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2002 Subaru Forester fuel economy has been averaging
22.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2002 Subaru Foresters in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 59 miles per hour (about 45 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (31 percent), in the suburbs (19 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent). In addition the average 2002 Subaru Forester in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Subaru Forester MPG
| Subaru Forester Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
So far, so very good. Much better than my Element. Avg. 25 city. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Good fuel economy for a relatively large vehicle |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Saves over 40% compared to last SUV |
| 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. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
better than most comparable rigs hi-way mileage even around town |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Much better than expected -- averaging about 28 mpg, which is awesome for a small SUV. |
| 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. |
| Subaru Forester Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Handling is so pleasant that sporty driving is quite fule consuming |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Inexcusable for a vehicle with so little room and luxury. |
