Subaru Forester Annual Fuel Cost

Running a 2026 Subaru Forester costs about $1,750 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.

Latest model year (2026):

The Subaru Forester costs an estimated $1,750/year in fuel (255 g CO₂/mi).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Subaru Forester Fuel Cost — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelMPG Comb.Annual CostCO₂ (g/mi)GHG Score
2026Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline35$1,7502556
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline29$2,1003106
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline28$2,2003175
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503475
2025Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline35$1,7502557
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline28$2,2003176
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503385
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline29$2,1003106
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline29$2,1003106
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503385
2023Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline29$2,1003106
2023Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503385
2022Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline29$2,1003106
2022Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503385
2021Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline29$2,1003096
2020Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline29$2,1003096
2019Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline29$2,1003106
2018Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline28$2,2003156
2018Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline25$3,0503595
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline24$2,5503685
2017Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline25$3,0503595
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline28$2,2003156
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline24$2,5503685
2016Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline25$3,0503596
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline27$2,3003326
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline25$2,4503646
2015Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline25$3,0503596
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline27$2,3003327
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LRegular Gasoline25$2,4503646

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Subaru Forester Fuel Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to fuel the Subaru Forester?

The estimated annual fuel cost for the Subaru Forester is $1,750 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.

How much CO₂ does the Subaru Forester produce?

The Subaru Forester produces approximately 255 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.

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