Specs
Research 2018 Subaru Forester specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
2.5i Manual
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.8 |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc |
Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.6 |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
34.8 |
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) |
34.4 |
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) |
34.4 |
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) |
74.7 |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
42.2 |
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) |
45.9 |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) |
37.1 |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) |
71.9 |
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
7.4 |
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
174 @ 4000 |
Engine Order Code |
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Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded H-4 |
Displacement |
2.5 L/152 |
Fuel System |
Sequential MPI |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
170 @ 5800 |
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) |
103.9 |
Liftover Height (in) |
28.6 |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
61.1 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
60.9 |
Height, Overall (in) |
66.4 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
8.7 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
70.7 |
Length, Overall (in) |
181.5 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
15.9 |
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
53 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
56.5 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
38 |
Second Head Room (in) |
39.8 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
53.9 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
57 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
43 |
Front Head Room (in) |
41.4 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
108.3 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
22 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
28 |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
24 |
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
34.8 |
Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
Summary
Body Style |
Sport Utility |
Vehicle Name |
Subaru Forester |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Front |
Strut |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut |
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
Rear Tire Size |
P225/60HR17 |
Front Tire Size |
P225/60HR17 |
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
150 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
1500 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
150 |
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs) |
1500 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
1500 |
Transmission
Trans Type |
6 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
4.44 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.64 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.69 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.78 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.97 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.30 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.89 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.45 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
Trans Order Code |
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Drivetrain |
All Wheel |
Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3322 |
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 X 7 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 |
Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 X 7 |