Subaru · 1998–2026 · Gas
Subaru Forester MPG by year
The EPA has rated 29 model years of the Subaru Forester, from 1998 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2026, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 38% more efficient than the best 1998 model (29 vs. 21 MPG). The 2026 model is 7% more efficient than the median small SUV that year (29 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Forester, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Forester model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 33 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,603 |
| 2025 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 33 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,603 |
| 2024 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 33 | 26 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2023 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 33 | 26 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2022 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 33 | 26 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2021 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 33 | 26 | — | 1 | $1,603 |
| 2020 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 33 | 25 | — | 1 | $1,603 |
| 2019 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 33 | 26 | — | 1 | $1,603 |
| 2018 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 24 |
26 / 32 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,661 |
| 2017 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 24 |
26 / 32 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,661 |
| 2016 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 31 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,722 |
| 2015 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 31 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,722 |
| 2014 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 31 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,722 |
| 2013 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2012 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2011 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2010 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 26 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2008 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 26 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2007 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 25 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2006 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 25 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2005 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2004 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 25 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 24 | 17 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 25 | 16.5 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 2001 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 25 | 17 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 2000 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 25 | 16 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 1999 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 25 | 16 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 1998 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 25 | 17 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Subaru Forester year has the best fuel economy?
The 2019 Subaru Forester, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Subaru Forester year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1998 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,214 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Subaru Forester?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is rated up to 29 MPG combined.