2026 Subaru Ascent mpg
Combined mpg, Premium AWD
22mpg
- 19 city, 26 highway.
- 1 mpg below the median of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 12 trims: 21 to 22 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19.3 | 425 | $1,745 |
| Premium 8-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19.3 | 425 | $1,745 |
| Premium AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19.3 | 425 | $1,745 |
| Limited 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19.3 | 405 | $1,829 |
| Limited 8-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19.3 | 405 | $1,829 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19.3 | 405 | $1,829 |
| Limited Bronze Edition 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19.3 | 405 | $1,829 |
| Limited Bronze Edition AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19.3 | 405 | $1,829 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19.3 | 405 | $1,829 |
| Touring AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19.3 | 405 | $1,829 |
| Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19.3 | 405 | $1,829 |
| Onyx Edition Touring AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19.3 | 405 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
Premium AWD, 22 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,745
- Per month
- $145
- Per mile
- 14.5 cents
- Fill the tank
- $61.76
- Best mpg: Premium 7-Passenger AWD, 22 mpg. $1,745 a year.
- Top trim: Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger AWD. $1,829 a year. $83 more than the Premium AWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.8 | $12.31 |
| 300 miles | 11.5 | $36.92 |
| 500 miles | 19.2 | $61.54 |
| 1,000 miles | 38.5 | $123 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $126
- Per year
- $1,513
- Miles a month
- 867
Premium AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 22 mpg good? No. Beats 34% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Ascent | Premium AWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | Premium AWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | LT FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | Laredo 4x2 | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | Base Style 4WD | 19 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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