Subaru Forester AWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Subaru Forester AWD across 29 model years, from the 1998 Subaru Forester AWD through the 2026 Subaru Forester AWD. The most recent 2026 Subaru Forester AWD returns 29 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Subaru Forester AWD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Subaru Forester AWD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2025 | 2025 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2024 | 2024 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2023 | 2023 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2022 | 2022 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2021 | 2021 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2020 | 2020 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2019 | 2019 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | 2018 Subaru Forester AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2017 | 2017 Subaru Forester AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2016 | 2016 Subaru Forester AWD | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2015 | 2015 Subaru Forester AWD | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2014 | 2014 Subaru Forester AWD | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2013 | 2013 Subaru Forester AWD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2012 | 2012 Subaru Forester AWD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2011 | 2011 Subaru Forester AWD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2010 | 2010 Subaru Forester AWD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2009 | 2009 Subaru Forester AWD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2008 | 2008 Subaru Forester AWD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2007 | 2007 Subaru Forester AWD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2006 | 2006 Subaru Forester AWD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2005 | 2005 Subaru Forester AWD | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2004 | 2004 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2003 | 2003 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2002 | 2002 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2001 | 2001 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2000 | 2000 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1999 | 1999 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1998 | 1998 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
How the Subaru Forester AWD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Subaru Forester AWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.