2000 Subaru Forester AWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2000 Subaru Forester AWD.

The 2000 Subaru Forester AWD has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 2000 Subaru Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

The 2000 Subaru Forester AWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2000 Subaru Forester AWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2000 Subaru Forester AWD is 21 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L211925
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L211925

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2000 Subaru Forester AWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2000 Subaru Forester AWD is $3,000.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2000 Subaru Forester AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L$3,000spend $3,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2000 Subaru Forester AWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2000 Subaru Forester AWD will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2000 Subaru Forester AWD Emit?

The 2000 Subaru Forester AWD will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2000 Subaru Forester AWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2000 Subaru Forester AWD model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Subaru Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Subaru Forester AWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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