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2019-2024 Subaru Forester MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 26–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2024 Subaru Forester at a glance
The 2019-2024 Subaru Forester covers 6 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 26–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $2,280 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Forester 2.5L 4-cyl AWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
2019-2024 Subaru Forester by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,280–$2,490 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,280–$2,490 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,280–$2,490 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,280 | First year |
What the 2024 Forester 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$190
$2,280 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.80
Per 100 miles
$15.20
Five years
$11,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$250less a year
Class median $2,530 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Subaru Forester MPG
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,280.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,280 |
| Wilderness | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,490 |
2023 Subaru Forester MPG
26–29 MPG · $2,280–$2,490/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,280.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,280 |
| Wilderness | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,490 |
2022 Subaru Forester MPG
26–29 MPG · $2,280–$2,490/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,280.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,280 |
| Wilderness | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,490 |
2021 Subaru Forester MPG
29 MPG · $2,280/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,280.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,280 |
2020 Subaru Forester MPG
29 MPG · $2,280/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,280.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,280 |
2019 Subaru Forester MPG
29 MPG · $2,280/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,280 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Forester 2.5L 4-cyl AWD: $3,100 in California and $1,990 in Texas, a $1,110 difference.
- California $3,100
- Washington $2,870
- New York $2,280
- Florida $2,150
- Texas $1,990
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2024 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (SF)
- 2003-2008 (SG)
- 2009-2013 (SH)
- 2014-2018 (SJ)
- 2019-2024 (SK)
- 2025
- 2026 (SL)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester get?
EPA rates the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester at 26–29 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 Forester 2.5L 4-cyl AWD, is rated 29 MPG (26 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester?
Every model year of the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester tops out at 29 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
How does the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2014-2018 Subaru Forester) is rated 24–28 MPG combined and costs $2,320–$3,250 a year to fuel; the 2019-2024 model is rated 26–29 MPG and costs $2,280–$2,490 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Subaru Forester per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Forester 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,280 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,280–$2,490 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Subaru Forester 100 miles?
About $15.20 per 100 miles for the Forester 2.5L 4-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.20 and $16.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 Subaru Forester more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Forester 2.5L 4-cyl AWD is rated 26 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2024 Subaru Forester compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Forester 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,280 a year to fuel, $250 less than the class median of $2,530, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 306 rated small SUV configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2024 Subaru Forester different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,280. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2024 against 2 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 Subaru Forester for that year.