2004 Subaru Forester AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
21
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 4 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
26.8MPG average+27.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 21 MPG · Owner reported avg: 26.8 MPG
Range: 25–29 MPG
Driving mix: City 60% / Highway 40%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 26.8 real world MPG based on 4 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
25
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
25
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Premium
City
17
Hwy
21
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $4,550/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,300 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 423 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 14.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.5L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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