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Subaru Ascent MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
9 model years · 2019–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Subaru Ascent fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Subaru Ascent for 9 model years, 2019 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 2 configurations rated 21–22 MPG combined and costing $2,980–$3,090 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2019 is the 2022 Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD, at 23 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Subaru Ascent MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2027* (WM) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 21–22 | $2,980–$3,090 |
| 2026 | 21–22 | $2,980–$3,090 |
| 2025 | 21–22 | $2,950–$3,090 |
| 2024 | 21–22 | $2,950–$3,090 |
| 2023 | 21–22 | $2,950–$3,090 |
| 2022 | 22–23 | $2,830–$2,960 |
| 2021 | 22–23 | $2,850–$2,960 |
| 2020 | 22–23 | $2,850–$2,960 |
| 2019 | 22–23 | $2,850–$2,960 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Subaru Ascent generations
1 generations between 2019 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Subaru Ascent's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Subaru Ascent run 21–23 MPG across model years 2019 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 21–22 MPG.
Which Subaru Ascent model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022 Subaru Ascent Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2019, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Subaru Ascent cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,980–$3,090 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,980.
Has the Subaru Ascent's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2019 to 22 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG less.
Which Subaru Ascent model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2024, 2025, 2027. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.