2003-2008 Subaru Forester: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 Subaru Forester
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Specs for this generation Subaru Forester include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door wagon | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 99.4 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 175.2 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 68.1 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 62.6 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3090 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 64.1 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.9 | |
| Seating Capacity | 39.8 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 43.6 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 33.7 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.8 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Subaru's 2.5-liter, horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine came in regular or turbocharged form. In X and XS models, it produced 165 horsepower, whereas the turbocharged dual-overhead-cam version in the 2.5 XT model developed 210 horsepower. Both engines could drive either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. For '06, the turbocharged XT adds 20 hp for 230 total. The other models gain 8 hp, for 173.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc H4 | 2.5 / 150 | 165-173 | 166 | 5-speed manual: 21/27 | 5-speed manual: -- |
| Turbocharged dohc H4 | 2.5 / 150 | 210-230 | 235 | 5-speed manual: 19/24 4-speed automatic: 19/25 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
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EPA ratings for non-turbo 2005 Foresters rose to 23/30 mpg with manual shift and 22/29 mpg with automatic. Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Japan
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/all-wheel drive
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