2012 Subaru Forester fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2012 Subaru Forester. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 21 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 21 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 | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Forester AWD Automatic (S4) | 4-cyl 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Forester AWD Automatic (S4) | 4-cyl 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, versus $3,900 for the least efficient.