2005 Subaru Forester fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2005 Subaru Forester. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 19 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,900 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 Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Forester AWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| Forester AWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, versus $4,350 for the least efficient.