2019 Subaru Forester AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
26
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
29
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 10 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
28.4MPG average-2.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 29 MPG · Owner reported avg: 28.4 MPG
Range: 23–32 MPG
Driving mix: City 42% / Highway 58%
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 28.4 real world MPG based on 10 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (AV-S7)
Regular
City
26
Hwy
33
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S7) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,350 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 310 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
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
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,322/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,081/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,011/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,139/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,339/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,333/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,892/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,389/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,247/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,301/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,322/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,081/yrHIGHEST | +$759 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,011/yrLOWEST | $-311 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,139/yr | $-183 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,339/yr | +$17 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,333/yr | +$11 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,892/yr | +$570 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,389/yr | +$67 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,247/yr | $-75 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,301/yr | $-21 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 29 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2019 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 16.9% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
831
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations
Recall History3
Source: NHTSARelated
Subaru Forester AWD MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year