Small SUVs · Hybrid · model year 2026
Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid vs Subaru Forester Hybrid
For model year 2026, the Subaru Forester Hybrid gets 35 MPG combined and the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid 28: a 7 MPG lead, or 25% on the lower figure.
Side by side
| Measure | Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid | Subaru Forester Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Combined fuel economy (best version) | 28 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City | 26 MPG | 35 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG | 34 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $1,900 |
| Tailpipe CO2 | 314 g/mile | 255 g/mile |
| Lowest rated version | 27 MPG | 35 MPG |
| Rated versions | 2 | 1 |
| Rank in class (best combined rating) | 62nd of 113 | 41st of 113 |
| Class | Small SUVs | Small SUVs |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Hybrid |
Better figure in bold; each model's most efficient version.
Fuel economy and cost
Under the file's assumptions the Subaru Forester Hybrid costs about $1,900 a year to fuel and the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid about $2,400: $500 a year apart on 15,000 miles.
Where each one ranks
Within their class the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid is tied for 62nd of 113 small SUVs, in the lower half. The Subaru Forester Hybrid is tied for 41st of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid has 2 rated versions, from 27 to 28 MPG. The Subaru Forester Hybrid has 1, from 35 to 35 MPG. For the most efficient versions, the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid is rated 5 higher on the highway (31 against 26), while the Subaru Forester Hybrid is rated 1 higher in the city (35 against 34).
The two versions closest in rating are Outlander 2WD: 1.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S8), FWD at 28 MPG and Forester Hybrid AWD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), AWD at 35, 7 MPG apart.
Ratings by model year
Only model year 2026 is rated for both, so there is no trend to compare.
| Model year | Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid | Subaru Forester Hybrid | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 35 | -7 |
| 2025 | not in data | 35 | n/a |