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).
Subaru Forester Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 35 | $1,750 | 255 | 6 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 310 | 6 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 317 | 5 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 347 | 5 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 35 | $1,750 | 255 | 7 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 317 | 6 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 338 | 5 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 310 | 6 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 310 | 6 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 338 | 5 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 310 | 6 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 338 | 5 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 310 | 6 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 338 | 5 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 309 | 6 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 309 | 6 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 310 | 6 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 315 | 6 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 25 | $3,050 | 359 | 5 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 368 | 5 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 25 | $3,050 | 359 | 5 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 315 | 6 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 368 | 5 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 25 | $3,050 | 359 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 332 | 6 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 364 | 6 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 25 | $3,050 | 359 | 6 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 332 | 7 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 364 | 6 |
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.