--- title: "Subaru Forester Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "How the Subaru Forester specs specification changed from 2012 to 2026, compared generation by generation. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the Subaru Forester, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/specs" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Subaru Forester Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Subaru Forester specs specification changed by year? | Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2025-2026](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025-2026/specs) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 26 city / 32 hwy (2.5L FB25D, estimated pending independent EPA confirmation); 35 city / 34 hwy / 35 combined (Hybrid, verified) | | [2019-2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/specs) | N/A | N/A | 3,449 lbs | 26 city / 33 hwy (2.5i CVT) | | [2014-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/specs) | N/A | N/A | 3,350 lbs | 24 city / 32 hwy (2.5i CVT); 23/28 (2.0XT CVT) | | [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/specs) | N/A | N/A | 3,250 lbs | 24 city / 32 hwy (2.5X CVT); 20/27 (2.5XT auto) | ## Full specifications by generation The specs on a Subaru Forester is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2025-2026 Subaru Forester Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025-2026/specs) - [2019-2024 Subaru Forester Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/specs) - [2014-2018 Subaru Forester Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/specs) - [2012-2013 Subaru Forester Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/specs) ## Subaru Forester specs: common questions ### What gas mileage does a Subaru Forester get? 26 city / 32 hwy (2.5L FB25D, estimated pending independent EPA confirmation); 35 city / 34 hwy / 35 combined (Hybrid, verified) on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SL)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Forester) - [Subaru Media, Subaru debuts all-new 2025 Forester SUV (press release)](https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2123/1/subaru-debuts-all-new-2025-forester-suv-new) - [Car and Driver, Tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid (specs, mpg, curb weight, tire size)](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a64352235/2025-subaru-forester-hybrid-drive/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2025 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity (0W-16, 4.6 qt)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2025/subaru/forester/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-fb25d-1/) - [sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Forester oil type by model year (2025, incl. S:HEV hybrid)](https://www.sportsubarusouth.com/subaru-research/subaru-forester-oil-type/) - [KBB, 2025 Subaru Forester specs (180 hp across trims)](https://www.kbb.com/subaru/forester/2025/specs/) - [Subaru.com, 2025 Forester Hybrid Edition (194 combined hp, e-CVT)](https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/forester/hybrid/2025.html) - [classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019-2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)](https://www.classaction.org/news/subaru-lawsuit-says-2019-2025-vehicles-plagued-by-electrical-system-defect-causing-parasitic-battery-drain) - [Conley Subaru, Forester lug nut torque by model year](https://www.conleysubaru.com/subaru-research/subaru-forester-lug-nut-torque/) ## Find your exact Forester - [2026](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2026) - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012) More Subaru Forester guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.