Does the 2026 Subaru Forester need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the AWD.
- All 11 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $248 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Sport AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Sport Onyx Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Wilderness AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Hybrid Touring AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Forester | AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | Premium AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Subaru Ascent | Premium AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | Badlands 4WD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree