Real Subaru Forester fuel consumption
Subaru Forester real fuel consumption by user reviews is approximately 15% higher compared to official consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 16% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 14% higher. Above consumption difference is the average for all Subaru Forester produced from 1997 to 2022. For Subaru Forester produced up to 2010 the difference in real fuel consumption by user reviews is on average +11%, while for those produced after 2010 it is on average +19%.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
Average difference between user reported and stated consumption
All carmakers average fuel economy difference between advertised and user reported
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
2018
Subaru Forester 2018
Average real petrol consumption difference: +15%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Forester versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2018 2.0 AT 4x4 | 7.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km+15% |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2018 2.5 4x4 AT | 8.2 l/100km |
2016
Subaru Forester 2016
Average real petrol consumption difference: +18%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Forester versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2016 2.0 150 HP MT 4x4 | 8.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km+13% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2016 2.0 150 HP AT 4x4 | 8.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km+11% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2016 2.0T 241 HP AT 4x4 | 8.5 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km+29% |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2016 2.5 AT 4x4 | 8.3 l/100km |
2013
Subaru Forester 2013
Average real petrol consumption difference: +30% Average real diesel consumption difference: +18%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Forester versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2013 2.0 150 HP MT 4x4 | Petrol | 6.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km+22% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2013 2.0 150 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 6.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km+26% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2013 2.0 240 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 8.5 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km+44% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2013 2.0D MT 4x4 | Diesel | 5.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km+18% |
2011
Subaru Forester 2011
Average real petrol consumption difference: +24% Average real diesel consumption difference: +10%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Forester versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2011 2.0 MT 4x4 | Petrol | 7.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km+16% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2011 2.0 AT 4x4 | Petrol | 7.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km+32% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2011 2.0D MT 4x4 | Diesel | 6.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km+10% |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2011 2.5 S-EDITION AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.5 l/100km |
2008
Subaru Forester 2008
Average real petrol consumption difference: +15% Average real diesel consumption difference: +14%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Forester versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 MT 4x4 | Petrol | 8.4 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km+14% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 AT 4x4 | Petrol | 8.4 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km+26% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 Diesel MT 4x4 | Diesel | 6.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km+14% |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT MT 4x4 | Petrol | 11.0 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km+2% |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.0 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km+17% |
2005
Subaru Forester 2005
Average real petrol consumption difference: +7%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Forester versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2005 2.0 X AWD MT | 9.3 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km+5% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2005 2.0 X AWD AT | 9.3 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+9% |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2005 2.5 XT AWD MT | 10.7 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km+1% |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2005 2.5 XT AWD AT | 10.5 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km+11% |
2002
Subaru Forester 2002
Average real petrol consumption difference: +10%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Forester versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2002 2.0 X AWD 125 HP MT | 8.5 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km+13% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2002 2.0 X AWD 125 HP AT | 8.6 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+16% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2002 2.0 XT AWD 177 HP MT | 9.8 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km+9% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2002 2.0 XT AWD 177 HP AT | 9.8 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km+11% |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2004 2.5 XT AWD 210 HP MT | 11.0 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km+3% |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2002 2.5T 230 HP MT 4x4 | 12.7 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Forester 2002 2.5T 230 HP AT 4x4 | 11.9 l/100km |
2000
Subaru Forester 2000
Average real petrol consumption difference: +13%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Forester versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2000 2.0 AWD 125 HP MT | 9.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km+4% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2000 2.0 AWD 125 HP AT | 9.2 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km+24% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2000 2.0 S-Turbo AWD 170 HP MT | 9.9 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km+15% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 2000 2.0 S-Turbo AWD 170 HP AT | 10.5 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km+7% |
1997
Subaru Forester 1997
Average real petrol consumption difference: +10%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Forester versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Forester 1997 2.0 AWD 125 HP MT | 9.0 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km+9% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 1997 2.0 AWD 125 HP AT | 9.2 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km+13% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 1998 2.0 S-Turbo AWD 170 HP MT | 9.9 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km+10% |
| 2.0Subaru Forester 1998 2.0 S-Turbo AWD 170 HP AT | 10.5 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km+8% |
Real fuel consumption of other carmakers
The fuel consumption reported by users does not reflect the experience of all users, may be selective (depending on the driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the car and other circumstances) and should therefore not be taken as a representative indicator.