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2014 Subaru Forester MPG & fuel economy

The 2014 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 27 MPG. That's up 4 MPG from the 2013 model. Among 55 small SUVs rated for 2014, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2014 #9 of 55 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2014 Subaru Forester's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 2014 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2BYD e663 MPGe $1,458
  3. 3Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Nissan Rogue28 MPG $1,661
  6. 9Subaru Forester27 MPG $1,722
  7. 55Audi SQ519 MPG $3,118
2014 ForesterOther small SUVsClass median: $2,056/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Forester MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Forester AWD		 Gas 24 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Forester AWD		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · CVT
Forester AWD		 Gas 23 MPG 27 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
332 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
7/10

2014 Subaru Forester vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Outlander 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Rogue 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Rogue saves $62/yr vs Buick Encore 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Encore saves $62/yr vs Toyota RAV4 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Forester saves $66/yr vs Honda CR-V 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Forester saves $66/yr vs Ford Escape 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Forester saves $66/yr vs Chevrolet Equinox 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Forester saves $66/yr vs GMC Terrain 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Forester saves $66/yr vs Mazda CX-5 29 MPG · $1,603/yr CX-5 saves $119/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Subaru Forester?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 24 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2014 Subaru Forester use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2014 Subaru Forester?

The 2014 Subaru Forester's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2014 Subaru Forester per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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