2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester AWD.
The 2008 Subaru Forester AWD has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L.
The 2008 Subaru Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.
The 2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester AWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.
The 2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester AWD Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 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 | 20 | 18 | 23 |
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 22 | 20 | 26 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 21 | 19 | 25 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 22 | 20 | 27 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Subaru Forester AWD?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Subaru Forester AWD is $3,225.
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 2008 Subaru Forester AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,625 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 | $3,700 | spend $7,000 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | $2,850 | spend $2,750 more |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | $3,500 | spend $6,000 more |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | $2,850 | spend $2,750 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Subaru Forester AWD Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 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 | 15 |
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 14 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 14 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 14 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2008 Subaru Forester AWD Emit?
The 2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester AWD.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 23 |
| Combined MPG | 20 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $7,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,700 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 15 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Subaru Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:
| City MPG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $2,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,850 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 |
| 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 2008 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 $6,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Subaru Forester AWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:
| City MPG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 27 |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $2,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,850 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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