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Subaru Forester MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
18 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2005 2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 21
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With the 182-horsepower 2.5L H4 engine, 7-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2005 Subaru Forester has been averaging 21 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Subaru Foresters in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 100 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2005 Subaru Forester in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
2005 2005 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 25.63
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 170-hp 2.5L H4 CVT AWD 24.02
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2005 Subaru Forester

2005 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
2005 Subaru Forester Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

2005 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.