Subaru Ascent MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Subaru Ascent MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2019 to 2027, plus a fuel cost calculator.
Ascent MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 18 configurations of the Ascent. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Ascent MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Ascent configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
How the Ascent Compares
The EPA rated 55 full-size SUVs for 2026. The best Ascent version, at 22 MPG combined, ties for 21st with 6 other models of 55. Combined ratings in the class run from 14 to 37 MPG, with a median of 21. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee | 37 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota Grand Highlander | 36 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG |
| 4 | Hyundai Palisade | 34 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus TX | 27 MPG |
| 21 | Subaru Ascent | 22 MPG |
What Does a Ascent Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Ascent, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Ascent MPG Questions
Which Ascent year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2019 to 2022 Ascent holds the top EPA rating at 23 MPG combined (21 city, 27 highway). Among 2026 models, the Ascent is rated at 22 MPG combined.
Why doesn't my Ascent match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 18 ratings for the Subaru Ascent from 2019 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov