Subaru owners, a question

[ardgedee]

But those were much more primitive vehicles than the more recent, AWD Subarus, which are heavier, usually have larger and more powerful V6 engines, automatic transmissions, and typically get about 24 mpg in mixed driving and maybe close to 30 mpg under ideal conditions.

My '12 Impreza gets well north of 40mpg in highway driving, has AWD and "CVT" transmission (actually a six-speed auto). Also a '20 Impreza that gets a little over 35mpg highway, but does better on surface streets. Same engine, 7-speed "CVT". The '20 has roof rack rails but nothing's mounted on them so they shouldn't affect aerodynamics much.

 

[hbarcat]

My '12 Impreza gets well north of 40mpg in highway driving, has AWD and "CVT" transmission (actually a six-speed auto). Also a '20 Impreza that gets a little over 35mpg highway, but does better on surface streets. Same engine, 7-speed "CVT". The '20 has roof rack rails but nothing's mounted on them so they shouldn't affect aerodynamics much.

Subaru's prinary goal with the Imprezza was to make it fuel efficient.


To make the 2012 Impreza more fuel efficient while retaining its signature all-wheel-drive system, Subaru lightened the body, and introduced a new engine to the Impreza. The 2012 Impreza is now powered by a new 2.0-liter 148-hp and 145 lb-ft of torque F-4. The new 2.0-liter F-4 is bolted to a five-speed manual transmission or an all-new "Lineartronic" CVT. When equipped with the manual, the new Impreza returns an EPA-estimated 25/34 mpg city/highway, and with the CVT 27/36 mpg city/highway. Subaru says this make's the 2012 Impreza the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive vehicle in America. --Motor Trend

 

[groooooove]

Hi folks,
Looking for some insight from Subaru owners. We recently purchased a 2013 Forester for my son. It's a 2.5 ltr engine.
We have found that when driving at highway speeds, approx 60-65mph, the tac is showing between 2k and 2.5k. That seems high to me, but given I have no experience with these cars, I am reaching out hoping that someone can let me know if our experience is normal or do we have a tranny issue.
Thanks for your kind consideration.
Regards,

Fishheadjoe

i drive a 2012 forester.

i'll check later when I'm commuting what the tach reads at that speed.

p.s. it's a pretty sweet ride. my only complaint is it's not the quietest thing in the world from the inside.

 

[T_Bone_TL]

I was concerned because we seem to going through fuel faster than I thought we would.

A Forester is relatively big/boxy/SUV-ish, which limits the potential milage. If there's stuff hung off the roof you don't use, consider removing it, or most of it (i.e. just rails is better than rails and crossbars if you have a roof rack but don't use it regularly.)

My "relatively big/boxy/SUV-ish" Honda takes a very noticeable milage hit going from 50-55MPH to 65 MPH. That is, it gets considerably better milage on country roads than on high-speed highways (or "around-town low-speed", where it's also considerably worse than 45-55)

 

[Pacman]

I have a 17 Outback, and at 75mph, it's sitting roughly in the same place. Given the difference in shapes, I'd say that's about right