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2025 Subaru Forester MPG & fuel economy

The 2025 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 29 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2024 model. Among 133 small SUVs rated for 2025, it ranks 61st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 26 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2025 #61 of 133 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2025 Subaru Forester's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2611.19.0
Highway3314.07.1
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 2025 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Lexus RZ125 MPGe $724
  2. 2Tesla Model Y125 MPGe $726
  3. 3Toyota bZ4X119 MPGe $764
  4. 4Hyundai Kona EV118 MPGe $769
  5. 5Hyundai Ioniq 5115 MPGe $783
  6. 61Subaru Forester29 MPG $1,603
  7. 133Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2025 ForesterOther small SUVsClass median: $1,646/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 33 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Forester Sport/Touring AWD		 Gas 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Forester Wilderness AWD		 Gas 25 MPG 28 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
310 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2025 Subaru Forester vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Tiguan 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda CX-30 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota RAV4 30 MPG · $1,550/yr RAV4 saves $53/yr vs Honda CR-V 30 MPG · $1,550/yr CR-V saves $53/yr vs Ford Escape 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Escape saves $53/yr vs Buick Encore 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Encore saves $53/yr vs Kia Sportage 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Forester saves $57/yr vs Hyundai Tucson 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Forester saves $57/yr vs Mazda CX-5 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Forester saves $57/yr vs Mazda CX-50 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Forester saves $57/yr vs Subaru Forester Hybrid 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Forester Hybrid saves $275/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid (35 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Subaru Forester?

Up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 26 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2025 Subaru Forester use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2025 Subaru Forester?

The 2025 Subaru Forester's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Subaru Forester per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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