Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
61.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
37.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
53.25
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
42.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
33.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
33.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
520
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Displacement
2.5L/150
Fuel System
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103
Length, Overall (in)
179.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.1
Height, Overall (in)
65.9
Tread Width, Front (in)
60.2
Tread Width, Rear (in)
60.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
32.8
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
38.4
Liftover Height (in)
27.4
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
107.6
Front Head Room (in)
41.6
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.1
Front Hip Room (in)
52.9
Second Head Room (in)
40.4
Second Leg Room (in)
38.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.6
Second Hip Room (in)
52.7
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Variable
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
37.4
Summary
Vehicle Name
Forester
Vehicle Name
Forester
Body Style
4 Door
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson-type
Suspension Type - Rear
Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.83
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.67
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
P215/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
P215/65HR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Transmission
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
4
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3300
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel