Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1997–2026

Subaru Forester

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Subaru Forester. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.2 L/100km: 46 mpg UK, 38 mpg US.

Subaru Forester in white
Fuel use
6.2 L/100km
2026 official
UK mpg
46 mpg
US mpg
38 mpg
On a full tank
1,016 km
63 L tank

What a Forester costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$18.23 per 100 km$2,005
Australia$2.41/L petrol$14.97 per 100 km$1,661
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£17.40 per 100 miles£1,218
United States$4.35/gal petrol$11.47 per 100 miles$1,549

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Fifth generation (SK), 2019–2027

Specs for the 2.5i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
SK (5th generation)
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,625 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
Kerb weight
1,544 kg
Boot
2,155 L
Boot, seats folded
1,768 L
Towing (braked)
1,800 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
134 kW
Torque
239 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.1 L/100km
CO₂
169 g/km
Fuel tank
63 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2019
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2019
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

SJ (4th generation), 2013–2018

Specs for the 2.5i-L; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
SJ (4th generation)
Built
2013-2018
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,595 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,735 mm
Wheelbase
2,639 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
Kerb weight
1,502 kg
Boot
1,563 L
Towing (braked)
1,800 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
144 kW
Torque
274 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.9 L/100km
CO₂
187 g/km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2013
Airbags
7

SH (3rd generation), 2009–2012

Specs for the 2.5 X; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
SH (3rd generation)
Built
2009-2012
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,486 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Wheelbase
2,525 mm
Ground clearance
225 mm
Kerb weight
1,518 kg
Boot
450 L
Towing (braked)
1,400 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
148 kW
Torque
278 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.3 L/100km
CO₂
217 g/km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2008
Airbags
6

SG (2nd generation), 2003–2008

Specs for the 2.5 X; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
SG (2nd generation)
Built
2003-2008
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,486 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,588 mm
Wheelbase
2,525 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
Kerb weight
1,488 kg
Boot
419 L
Towing (braked)
1,400 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
126 kW
Torque
235 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2003

SF (1st generation), 1997–2002

Specs for the 2.0 wagon; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
SF (1st generation)
Built
1997-2002
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,448 mm
Width
1,738 mm
Height
1,588 mm
Wheelbase
2,524 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm
Kerb weight
1,390 kg
Boot
387 L
Towing (braked)
1,400 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,226 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
92 kW
Torque
172 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Hybrid6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2026Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2025Hybrid6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2025Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2024Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2024Hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2023Hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2023Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2022Hybrid6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2022Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2021Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2021Hybrid6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2020Hybrid7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2020Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2019Hybrid7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2019Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2018Hybrid7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2018Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2017Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2017Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2016Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2016Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2015Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2015Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2014Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2014Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2013Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2013Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2012Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2012Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2011Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2011Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2010Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2010Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2009Hybrid7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2009Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2009Petrol8.2 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2008Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2007Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2006Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—

Subaru Forester questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Subaru Forester?

The 2026 Subaru Forester uses 6.2 L/100km by its official figures: 46 mpg in UK gallons and 38 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Subaru Forester cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,005 in New Zealand, $1,661 in Australia, £1,218 in United Kingdom, $1,549 in United States.

How far does a Subaru Forester go on a full tank?

About 1,016 km (631 miles) from its 63 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Subaru Forester tow?

1,800 kg braked, for the 2.5i.

How big is the Subaru Forester's boot?

2,155 L, for the 2.5i.

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9.4 L/100km · 30 mpg UK

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