Subaru Ascent MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Subaru Ascent model year from 2019 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Ascent has been offered with 2.4L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2022 (up to 23 MPG combined). All rated versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Subaru Ascent fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21–22 | 2.4L 4-cyl | $50,312 | 3,244 listings |
| 2025 | 21–22 | 2.4L 4-cyl | $42,967 | 382 listings |
| 2024 | 21–22 | 2.4L 4-cyl | $32,998 | 603 listings |
| 2023 | 21–22 | 2.4L 4-cyl | $31,862 | 696 listings |
| 2022 | 22–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl | $27,679 | 432 listings |
| 2021 | 22–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl | $23,488 | 409 listings |
| 2020 | 22–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl | $20,990 | 427 listings |
| 2019 | 22–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl | $18,995 | 383 listings |
2026 Subaru Ascent: engines & MPG
The 2026 Ascent was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $50,312 on VehiSales (3,244 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2025 Subaru Ascent: engines & MPG
The 2025 Ascent was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $42,967 on VehiSales (382 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2024 Subaru Ascent: engines & MPG
The 2024 Ascent was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $32,998 on VehiSales (603 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2023 Subaru Ascent: engines & MPG
The 2023 Ascent was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $31,862 on VehiSales (696 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2022 Subaru Ascent: engines & MPG
The 2022 Ascent was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $27,679 on VehiSales (432 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2021 Subaru Ascent: engines & MPG
The 2021 Ascent was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $23,488 on VehiSales (409 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Ascent Limited/Touring | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2020 Subaru Ascent: engines & MPG
The 2020 Ascent was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $20,990 on VehiSales (427 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Ascent Limited/Touring | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2019 Subaru Ascent: engines & MPG
The 2019 Ascent was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,995 on VehiSales (383 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Ascent Limited/Touring | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Subaru Ascent get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Ascent ranges from 21 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2022 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Subaru Ascent have?
The 2026 Ascent was EPA-rated with 2.4L 4-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Subaru Ascent require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/subaru/ascent.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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