Subaru Ascent MPG by year — every rating on record
The Subaru Ascent has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2019 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #16 of 81 (81th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #19 of 92 (80th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #20 of 104 (82th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #30 of 126 (77th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #52 of 139 (63th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #78 of 166 (53th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #101 of 192 (48th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #101 of 191 (47th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #58 of 90 (36th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Subaru Ascent placed highest in 2019 at #16 of 81, and lowest in 2025 at #101 of 192. It spent 6 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 405 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 405 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 398 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 398 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 398 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 384 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 387 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
What Ascent fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Subaru Ascent burns 523 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 22 mpg the Subaru Ascent is exactly at the median.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Subaru nameplates
Every Subaru model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.