2003 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 2003 Subaru Forester AWD.

The 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 Subaru Forester AWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Subaru Forester AWD is 21 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 21 19 24
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 21 19 25

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Subaru Forester AWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 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 2003 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 Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L $3,000 spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L $3,000 spend $3,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Subaru Forester AWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 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 Option Barrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 14

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2003 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 2003 Subaru Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,500
Fuel Cost $3,000
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Sport 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 2003 Subaru Forester AWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 25
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,500
Fuel Cost $3,000
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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