2026 Subaru Forester
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
35
Combined MPG
35
City MPG
34
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2026 Subaru Forester
- Combined fuel economy: 35 MPG (35 city / 34 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,950
- CO₂ emissions: 255 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 1
Specifications
| Make | Subaru |
| Model | Forester |
| Year | 2026 |
| Class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.5L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 6/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 6/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $2,250 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 1 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1500 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $125 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $10¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Subaru Forester — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | = |
| 2024 | 29 | ↓ |
| 2023 | 29 | ↓ |
| 2022 | 29 | ↓ |
| 2021 | 29 | ↓ |
| 2020 | 29 | ↓ |
| 2019 | 29 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 28 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 28 | ↓ |
| 2016 | 27 | ↓ |
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