Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 Subaru Forester.
Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 Subaru Forester.
Engine Specifications
| |
sohc H41 |
Turbocharged dohc H42 |
| Size, liters/cu. in. |
2.5/150 |
2.5/150 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. |
173 @ 6000 |
224 @ 5600 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
166 @ 4400 |
226 @ 3600 |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
|
EPA City / highway mpg
|
|
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| 5-speed manual |
22/29
|
20/27
|
| 4-speed automatic |
23/28
|
21/26
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1. 2.5 X, 2.5 X w/Premium Package, 2.5 X L.L. Bean. 2. 2.5 XT Limited.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Fuel Data
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
20 MPG |
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
27 MPG |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15.9 gal |
Drivetrain Specifications
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Drivetrain |
All-Wheel Drive |
Interior Specifications
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Front Headroom |
39.8 in |
|
Front Hiproom |
51.6 in |
|
Front Legroom |
43.6 in |
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Front Shoulderroom |
53.5 in |
|
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
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Second Headroom |
39.8 in |
|
Second Hiproom |
51.6 in |
|
Second Legroom |
33.7 in |
|
Second Shoulderroom |
53.6 in |
Exterior Specifications
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Curb Weight |
3140 lbs |
|
Height, Overall |
65.0 in |
|
Length, Overall |
176.6 in |
|
Min Ground Clearance |
8.1 in |
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Tread Width, Front |
58.9 in |
|
Tread Width, Rear |
58.5 in |
|
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34.8 ft |
|
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
37.4 ft |
|
Wheelbase |
99.4 in |
|
Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68.3 in |
Wheels
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Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
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Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Tires
|
Front Tire Size |
P215/60HR16 |
|
Rear Tire Size |
P215/60HR16 |
