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2026 Subaru Forester Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2026 model years29 variantsUp to 35 MPG combined
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2026 Subaru Forester Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Subaru Forester gets 35 mpg combined on the 2.5L All-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 1,500 lbs, weighs 3,580 lbs, measures 183.5 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 26 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
35 mpg (35 city / 34 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.5L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S6) · other 2026 trims rate 26–35 mpg combined
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S6)
Max towing
1,500 lbs
Maximum when properly equipped
Curb weight
3,580 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: FORESTER 4DR SUV
Length
183.5 in · 72 in wide · 68.1 in tall
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Fuel tank
16.6 gal
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2026 Subaru Forester trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263329
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive253228
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive242826

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Subaru Forester — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive242826Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive252826Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive252826Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive252826Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive252826Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive263228Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive232725Premium Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive222824Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive232725Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263228Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive222824Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive232725Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive243127Regular Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive222825Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive232725Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive243127Regular Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive222825Regular Gasoline

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Subaru Forester — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Subaru Forester?

The Subaru Forester is EPA-rated at up to 35 MPG combined (35 city / 34 highway).

What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Subaru Forester?

When properly equipped, the Subaru Forester tows up to 1,500 lbs (With hitch).

What engine does the 2026 Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Subaru Forester are covered here?

This page documents 29 verified Subaru Forester configurations across model years 2015–2026.

Which model year of the Subaru Forester is the most fuel efficient?

The 2026 Subaru Forester holds the highest combined rating at 35 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 27 MPG, a difference of 8 MPG (about 30%) across the 12 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Subaru Forester have?

The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Subaru Forester — 2L, 2.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Subaru Forester front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

Every Subaru Forester configuration on record here is All-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2026 data.

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