2018 Subaru Forester fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2018 Subaru Forester. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 32 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 24 to 28 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 26 and 32 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,400 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 (AV-S6) | 4-cyl 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Forester AWD Automatic (AV-S8) | 4-cyl 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG | $3,300 |
| Forester AWD Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,400 per year in fuel, versus $2,800 for the least efficient.