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2018 Subaru Forester MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (26 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 68 small SUVs rated for 2018, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 26 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2018 #11 of 68 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2018 Subaru Forester's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2611.19.0
Highway3213.67.4
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 2018 Small SUVs

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  1. 1BYD e672 MPGe $1,258
  2. 2Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid74 MPGe + 25 MPG $1,545
  6. 11Subaru Forester28 MPG $1,661
  7. 68Audi SQ521 MPG $2,821
2018 ForesterOther small SUVsClass median: $1,938/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 26 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
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
315 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2018 Subaru Forester vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Equinox 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Terrain 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda CX-5 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Trax 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford EcoSport 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Rogue 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Rogue saves $57/yr vs Mitsubishi Outlander 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Forester saves $62/yr vs Hyundai Tucson 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Forester saves $62/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Forester saves $62/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Subaru Forester?

Up to 28 MPG combined (26 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 Subaru Forester use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Subaru Forester?

The 2018 Subaru Forester's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Subaru Forester per year?

About $1,661 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.07 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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