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2008 Subaru Forester fuel consumption
8 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
9.3–11.1 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$2,409–$3,124
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
220–263 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 9% more fuel than the typical 2008 car, which averaged 8.5 L/100km.
Every 2008 Subaru Forester version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Wagon Manual | 2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.3 | 12.8 | 7.3 | $2,409 | 220 Slightly worse than average |
| XS Wagon Manual | 2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.3 | 12.8 | 7.3 | $2,409 | 220 Slightly worse than average |
| XS Wagon Manual | 2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.3 | 12.9 | 7.2 | $2,409 | 220 Slightly worse than average |
| X Wagon Manual | 2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.3 | 12.9 | 7.2 | $2,409 | 220 Slightly worse than average |
| 2.5XS Wagon Manual | 2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.6 | – | – | $2,486 | 228 Worse than average |
| XS Wagon Auto | 2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.6 | 12.9 | 7.7 | $2,486 | 227 Worse than average |
| X Wagon Auto | 2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.6 | 12.9 | 7.7 | $2,486 | 227 Worse than average |
| 2.5XS Wagon Auto | 2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.7 | – | – | $2,512 | 232 Worse than average |
| XT Wagon Auto | 2.5L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 10.5 | 14.5 | 8.2 | $2,955 | 248 Worse than average |
| XT Wagon Auto | 2.5L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 11.1 | – | – | $3,124 | 263 Worse than average |
Subaru Forester in other years
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.