2008 Subaru Models
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Forester AWD gets up to 23 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 28% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- City
- 18 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Forester AWD gets up to 31.80 MPG on the highway, 22.70 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.06 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 31.80 MPG
- Combined
- 26.06 MPG
- City
- 22.70 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
L4Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
95 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
31 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Forester AWD gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 30% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- City
- 20 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Forester AWD gets up to 35.59 MPG on the highway, 25.11 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.95 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 35.59 MPG
- Combined
- 28.95 MPG
- City
- 25.11 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
L4Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
95 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
31 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Forester AWD gets up to 25 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- City
- 19 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Forester AWD gets up to 34.24 MPG on the highway, 23.43 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.31 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 46% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 34.24 MPG
- Combined
- 27.31 MPG
- City
- 23.43 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
95 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
31 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Forester AWD gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- City
- 20 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.5 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Forester AWD gets up to 37.58 MPG on the highway, 24.73 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.23 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 52% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 37.58 MPG
- Combined
- 29.23 MPG
- City
- 24.73 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
95 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
31 Cubic FeetComparisions
2008 Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the sport utility vehicles 4wd class in 2008 goes to the Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 133% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Mercedes Benz G55 AMG.
- Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD
- 28 MPG (Automatic - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
- Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD
- 28 MPG (Automatic - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
- Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD
- 28 MPG (Automatic - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volvo XC 70 AWD
- 17 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
- Chrysler Pacifica AWD
- 17 MPG (Automatic - 4.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Mitsubishi Endeavor AWD
- 17 MPG (Automatic - 3.8L - 6 Cylinder)
- Jeep Wrangler 4WD
- 17 MPG (Automatic - 3.8L - 6 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz G500
- 13 MPG (Automatic - 5.0L - 8 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz ML63 AMG
- 12 MPG (Automatic - 6.2L - 8 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz G55 AMG
- 12 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder)
