2004 Subaru Forester fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2004 Subaru Forester. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 25 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 18 to 21 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 19 and 25 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Forester AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| Forester AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,200 per year in fuel, versus $4,550 for the least efficient.