Subaru · Small SUVs · Hybrid
Subaru Forester Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
Rated at 35 MPG combined for 2026, the Subaru Forester Hybrid is tied for 41st of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
- 35MPG combinedtied 41st of 113 in class
- $1,900a year in fueltied 39th of 113 in class
- 255g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is 14th of 23 hybrid small SUVs, in the lower half. The median of that narrower group is 36 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 30th of 88 hybrid models, in the upper half.
Within the 12 Subaru models rated for 2026 it is 5th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 29 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid at 36 MPG and just behind it is the Kia Sorento Plug-in hybrid at 33 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,900 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $400 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 39th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
Tailpipe CO2 is 255 g/mile, 43 g/mile below the small SUVs median of 298.
Rated versions
The city rating of 35 is 1 above the highway rating of 34. The data lists one version for 2026: Forester Hybrid AWD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester Hybrid AWD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), AWD | 35 | 35 | 34 | $1,900 | 255 |
Year by year
The Subaru Forester Hybrid is in the data for 2 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2025 and 2026: 35 MPG both times.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 | 255 | 29 |
| 2025 | 1 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 | 255 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Lexus RX Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $2,300 | 2026 |
| Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Kia Sportage Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | Hybrid | 37 | $1,800 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs, Hybrid, Subaru, Hybrid small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.