Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1997–2026
Subaru Forester
MPG, running costs and specs for the Subaru Forester. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 38 mpg, about $1,549 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 38 mpg
- 2026 official · 6.2 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,549
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 631 miles
- 63 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Forester costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $11.47 per 100 miles | $1,549 |
| 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 |
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hybrid | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Hybrid | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.2 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
Subaru Forester questions
What MPG does the Subaru Forester get?
The 2026 Subaru Forester gets 38 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (6.2 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Subaru Forester cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,549 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Subaru Forester go on a full tank?
About 631 miles (1,016 km) 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 trunk?
2,155 L, for the 2.5i.
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