- Newest year: 2027
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Partial model year
- Same as 2026
2019-2027 Subaru Ascent MPG & Fuel Cost
9 model years · 21–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2027 Subaru Ascent at a glance
The 2019-2027 Subaru Ascent covers 9 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 21–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,980 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2026; 2024, 2025 and 2027 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2019-2027 Subaru Ascent by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,980–$3,090 | Same EPA ratings as 2026 |
| 2026 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,980–$3,090 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,950–$3,090 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,950–$3,090 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,950–$3,090 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,830–$2,960 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,850–$2,960 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,850–$2,960 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,850–$2,960 | First year |
What the 2027 Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,980 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.97
Per 100 miles
$19.87
Five years
$14,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$180less a year
Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Subaru Ascent MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2027 Subaru Ascent as for the 2026 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2026 section above.See 2026
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,980 |
| Limited/Touring/Onyx | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,090 |
2026 Subaru Ascent MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,980–$3,090/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,950 to $2,980, $30 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,980 |
| Limited/Touring/Onyx | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,090 |
2025 Subaru Ascent MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2024
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Subaru Ascent as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
2024 Subaru Ascent MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2023
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 Subaru Ascent as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
2023 Subaru Ascent MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,950–$3,090/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,830 to $2,950, $120 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,950 |
| Limited/Touring/Onyx | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,090 |
2022 Subaru Ascent MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,830–$2,960/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,850 to $2,830, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Limited/Touring/Onyx | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,960 |
2021 Subaru Ascent MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,850–$2,960/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,850.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,850 |
| Limited/Touring | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,960 |
2020 Subaru Ascent MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,850–$2,960/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,850.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,850 |
| Limited/Touring | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,960 |
2019 Subaru Ascent MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,850–$2,960/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,850 |
| Limited/Touring | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,960 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $4,060 in California and $2,600 in Texas, a $1,460 difference.
- California $4,060
- Washington $3,760
- New York $2,980
- Florida $2,820
- Texas $2,600
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2019-2027* (WM)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2027 Subaru Ascent get?
EPA rates the 2019-2027 Subaru Ascent at 21–23 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2027 Subaru Ascent?
The Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2027 Subaru Ascent?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2026. In 2024, 2025 and 2027 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Subaru Ascent per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,980 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,980–$3,090 a year. That is a $110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Subaru Ascent 100 miles?
About $19.87 per 100 miles for the Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.87 and $20.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Subaru Ascent more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2027 Subaru Ascent compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Ascent 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,980 a year to fuel, $180 less than the class median of $3,160, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Subaru Ascent different from the 2026 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2026 and 2027: 2 configurations rated 21–22 MPG combined. See the 2026 Subaru Ascent for that year.