Does the 2027 Subaru Forester need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0 extra a year
- Trims
- 5 of 11
- List regular
- Premium by choice
- $248 more a year
AWD: 12,000 miles a year, premium $0.60 more.
- Class share
- 43% list premium
- 67 SUVs with a fuel grade (2027)
12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Premium $0.60 more.
Share of 2027 models that list premium, by class
Source marks: one source
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,800 | $2,048 |
| Premium AWD (2) | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,800 | $2,048 |
| Premium AWD (3) | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,800 | $2,048 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $2,008 | $2,285 |
| Wilderness AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,864 | $2,121 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Subaru Forester | AWD | Regular |
| 2027 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | Regular |
| 2027 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2027 Subaru Ascent | Premium AWD | Regular |
| 2027 Ford Bronco Sport | Big Bend AWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ