Subaru Forester AWD MPG and Fuel Economy
Subaru have been manufacturing models of Forester AWD for 26 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 29.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Subaru Forester AWD is $1,750 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $250 on fuel driving a 2023 Subaru Forester AWD.
🛢 The Subaru Forester AWD will consume roughly 10 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Subaru Forester AWD will emit 310 grams of CO2, which is about 4,650,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 222 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Subaru Forester AWD.
The table below is a complete list of the 26 Subaru Forester AWD fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 | $1,750 |
| 2022 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2021 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2020 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2019 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2018 Subaru Forester AWD | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2017 Subaru Forester AWD | 25 | $2,950 |
| 2016 Subaru Forester AWD | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2015 Subaru Forester AWD | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2014 Subaru Forester AWD | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2013 Subaru Forester AWD | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2012 Subaru Forester AWD | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2011 Subaru Forester AWD | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2010 Subaru Forester AWD | 22 | $2,850 |
| 2009 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 | $3,500 |
| 2008 Subaru Forester AWD | 20 | $3,700 |
| 2007 Subaru Forester AWD | 20 | $3,700 |
| 2006 Subaru Forester AWD | 20 | $3,700 |
| 2005 Subaru Forester AWD | 19 | $3,900 |
| 2004 Subaru Forester AWD | 19 | $3,900 |
| 2003 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2002 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2001 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2000 Subaru Forester AWD | 21 | $3,000 |
| 1999 Subaru Forester AWD | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1998 Subaru Forester AWD | 20 | $3,150 |
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