Why is my 2022 Forester Wilderness getting such bad gas mileage?

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Kase said:
If you’re driving mostly on the highway and in the city, buying a Wilderness wasn’t the best choice. It’s kind of like getting a mountain bike but riding it on flat pavement all the time.

I do both of these things. Feels bad, man.

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How long are your trips? If they’re short, your engine might not even be reaching its optimal temperature.

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Oren said:
How long are your trips? If they’re short, your engine might not even be reaching its optimal temperature.

My trips are usually 20-40 minutes, mostly because of traffic, not distance.

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@Moe
If that’s the case, a hybrid would’ve been a better fit for your situation.

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TacomaTales said:
@Moe
If that’s the case, a hybrid would’ve been a better fit for your situation.

Yeah, but I didn’t buy the car, so here we are. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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I drive a 2022 Wilderness and average 28 MPG, but I live in a rural area and drive over 50 mph most of the time.

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19 MPG in the city sounds about right for this car.

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I average 15-16 MPG with almost all city driving. It sucks, but that’s life.

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Mack said:
I average 15-16 MPG with almost all city driving. It sucks, but that’s life.

Same here. It’s even worse because my city is full of hills.

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It always surprises me when people buy boxy AWD vehicles and expect amazing fuel efficiency.

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I noticed my MPG takes a nosedive once I go over 60 mph.

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For city driving, your numbers are within the normal range.

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I switched from a Forester to an Ascent. Now I average 11-13 MPG in the city. I’d love to get 19 again!

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I have a 2019 Forester and consistently get 28 MPG. I drive about 50-60 miles daily, mostly cruising at 45-50 mph with little stop-and-go traffic. I also disable the auto start-stop feature and only use 87 octane because I’m cheap.