2025 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
25
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
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: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
419 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
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$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2025 Subaru Ascent 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 Probability17.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems9 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 9 owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, structure and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
4
Structure
2
Engine
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Wheels & Tires
1

2025 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 4 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

StructureFiled: 05/03/2026ODI#11735425
The window pillars on the passenger side deformed on exposure to sunlight reflected from our house windows; in less than 6 months of ownership! We are the original owners and took possession in June 2…
EngineFiled: 12/21/2025CrashFireODI#11706345
I hit a deer on CA 395 north, my braking system worked and my air bags deployed, and then my engine immediately caught fire. I’m lucky i was able to get out of the car through a back door. Every polic…
StructureFiled: 07/30/2025ODI#11677132
Driver side mirror vibrates making the view in the mirror blurry. The distorted picture causes confusion and safety hazard as it's very difficult to see in day and almost impossible at night. Vibratio…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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