2025 Subaru Forester fuel consumption

7 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

6.2–7.9 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$1,606–$2,046

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

140–180 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 18% less fuel than the typical 2025 car, which averaged 7.6 L/100km.

Every 2025 Subaru Forester version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
2.5i-L (Hybrid) SUV CVT	2.5L 4cyl Electric/Petrol 91RON	6.2	6.4	6.0	$1,606	140 Better than average
2.5i-RG (Hybrid) SUV CVT	2.5L 4cyl Electric/Petrol 91RON	6.2	6.4	6.0	$1,606	140 Better than average
2.5i-S (Hybrid) SUV CVT	2.5L 4cyl Electric/Petrol 91RON	6.2	6.4	6.0	$1,606	140 Better than average
2.5i-L SUV CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	7.9	10.1	6.7	$2,046	180 Slightly better than average
2.5.i-L SUV CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	7.9	10.1	6.7	$2,046	180 Slightly better than average
2.5.i-Spt SUV CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	7.9	10.1	6.7	$2,046	180 Slightly better than average
2.5.i-S SUV CVT	2.5L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	7.9	10.1	6.7	$2,046	180 Slightly better 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.