2005 Subaru Forester Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2005 Subaru Forester (19–23 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.5 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900–$4,350
- Configurations
- 4
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26–27 | 22–23 | $2,900–$3,050 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Forester AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Forester AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Forester AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2005 Subaru Forester?
According to EPA data, the 2005 Subaru Forester is rated at 19–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2005 Subaru Forester have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2005 Subaru Forester use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2005 Subaru Forester?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,900 to $4,350.