Subaru Forester SUV: Generations History With Key Specs


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Forester V facelift 2021

2021 - to present

2019 Forester V

2018 - 2021

2017 Forester IV facelift 2016

2016 - 2018

2013 Forester IV

2012 - 2015

2011 Forester III facelift 2010

2010 - 2013

2008 Forester III

2007 - 2010

2003 Forester II

2002 - 2005

1998 Forester I

1998 - 2002

Subaru Forester V facelift 2021

Forester V facelift 2021

Performance

Engine power


145 - 182 hp @ 5200 - 6000 rpm | 108 - 136 kW

Torque


188 - 300 Nm @ 1600 - 4400 rpm | 139 - 221 lb-ft

Drive type


All wheel drive (4x4)

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1795 - 2498 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


80.6 - 94 mm

Transmission Type


Lineartronic (Automatic), CVT Lineartronic (Automatic)

Powertrain


MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle), Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders


Boxer

Piston stroke


88 - 90 mm

Compression


10.4 - 12.5 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Turbocharger


Yes

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


8.9 - 9.7 l/100 km | 26.4 - 24.2 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


6.2 - 8.4 l/100 km | 37.9 - 28 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


7.6 - 9 l/100 km | 30.9 - 26.1 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


DOHC, AVCS, DOHC, DAVCS

Fuel tank


48 - 63 L | 12.7 - 16.6 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2664 - 2670 mm | 105 in.

Front track


1560 - 1565 mm | 61 - 62 in.

Rear track


1560 - 1570 mm | 61 - 62 in.

Length


4640 - 4641 mm | 183 in.

Width


1815 - 1834 mm | 71 - 72 in.

Height


1715 - 1750 mm | 68 - 69 in.

Width including mirrors


2055 - 2065 mm | 81 in.

Weight and Capacity

Max weight


1865 - 1935 kg | 4112 - 4267 lbs

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1567 - 1642 kg | 3455 - 3621 lbs

Number of seats


5

Trunk space (min)


762 L | 26.9 cu-ft

Trunk space (max)


2101 L | 74.2 cu-ft

Wheels and Tires

Tire size


225/60 R17; 225/55 R18, 225/60 R17 99T, 225/60 R17 99H; 225/55 R18 98H, 225/55 R18

Rim size


7J x 17, 7J x 17; 7J x 18

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Subaru 2019 Forester V

2019 Forester V

Performance

Engine power


150 - 182 hp @ 5600 - 5800 rpm | 112 - 136 kW

Torque


194 - 239 Nm @ 4000 - 4400 rpm | 143 - 176 lb-ft

Drive type


Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


11.8 sec

Top speed


117 km | 73 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1995 - 2498 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal, Front, Transverse

Cylinder bore


84 - 94 mm

Transmission Type


CVT Lineartronic (Automatic)

Valvetrain


DOHC

Position of cylinders


Boxer

Piston stroke


90 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Compression


12.5 mm

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (combined)


7.1 l/100 km | 33.1 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), petrol / electricity

Fuel supply


Direct injection

Fuel tank


48 - 63 L | 12.7 - 16.6 gallons

Emissions

CO2 emissions


154 g/km | 248 g/mile

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2670 mm | 105 in.

Length


4625 mm | 182 in.

Width


1815 - 1816 mm | 71 in.

Height


1730 mm | 68 in.

Ride height


220 - 221 mm | 8.7 in.

Front track


1565 mm | 62 in.

Rear track


1570 mm | 62 in.

Width including mirrors


2065 mm | 81 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


520 - 2155 L | 18.4 - 76.1 cu-ft

Number of doors


5

Number of seats


5

Towing capacity with 12% brakes


1870 kg | 4123 lbs

Trunk space (max)


1779 L | 62.8 cu-ft

Curb weight


1655 kg | 3649 lbs

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R14, R15

Tire size


195/60 R14, 195/60 R15

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Subaru 2017 Forester IV facelift 2016

2017 Forester IV facelift 2016

Performance

Engine power


147 - 240 hp @ 3600 - 6200 rpm | 110 - 179 kW

Torque


198 - 350 Nm @ 1600 - 4200 rpm | 146 - 258 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


7.5 - 11.8 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive

Top speed


188 - 221 km | 117 - 137 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1995 - 1998 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Turbocharger


Yes

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


84 - 86 mm

Transmission Type


Lineartronic (Automatic), 6 (Manual)

Valvetrain


DOHC

Position of cylinders


Boxer

Piston stroke


86 - 90 mm

Compression


10.5 - 15.2 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


7.1 - 11.2 l/100 km | 33.1 - 21 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


4.9 - 7 l/100 km | 48 - 33.6 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


5.1 - 8.5 l/100 km | 46.1 - 27.7 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Direct injection, Diesel Commonrail, Multi-point indirect

Fuel tank


60 L | 15.9 gallons

Emissions

CO2 emissions


148 - 197 g/km | 238 - 317 g/mile

Emission standard


Euro 6

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2640 mm | 104 in.

Front track


1545 mm | 61 in.

Rear track


1555 mm | 61 in.

Length


4595 - 4610 mm | 181 in.

Width


1795 mm | 71 in.

Height


1715 - 1735 mm | 68 in.

Ride height


220 mm | 8.7 in.

Weight and Capacity

Towing capacity with 12% brakes


1800 - 2000 kg | 3969 - 4410 lbs

Trunk space (min)


505 L | 17.8 cu-ft

Trunk space (max)


1557 - 1564 L | 55 - 55.2 cu-ft

Towing capacity


750 kg | 1654 lbs

Maximum roof load


80 kg | 176 lbs

Max weight


2015 - 2110 kg | 4443 - 4653 lbs

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1485 - 1670 kg | 3274 - 3682 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R15, 7J x17, R16, R17

Tire size


185/65 R15, 205/55 R15, 235/55 R17H, 205/50 R16, 205/45 R17

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Subaru 2013 Forester IV

2013 Forester IV

Performance

Engine power


150 - 241 hp @ 5600 - 6200 rpm | 112 - 180 kW

Torque


198 - 350 Nm @ 2400 - 4200 rpm | 146 - 258 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


7.5 - 11.8 sec

Drive type


All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive

Top speed


190 - 221 km | 118 - 137 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1995 - 2498 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


84 - 94 mm

Transmission Type


6 (Manual)

Valvetrain


DOHC

Position of cylinders


Boxer

Piston stroke


86 - 90 mm

Compression


10 - 10.6 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Turbocharger


Yes

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


10.4 - 11.2 l/100 km | 22.6 - 21 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


6.3 - 7 l/100 km | 37.3 - 33.6 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


7.9 - 8.5 l/100 km | 29.8 - 27.7 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect, Direct injection

Fuel tank


60 L | 15.9 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2640 mm | 104 in.

Front track


1545 mm | 61 in.

Rear track


1550 mm | 61 in.

Length


4595 mm | 181 in.

Width


1795 mm | 71 in.

Height


1735 mm | 68 in.

Ride height


220 mm | 8.7 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


488 L | 17.2 cu-ft

Trunk space (max)


1577 L | 55.7 cu-ft

Max weight


1850 kg | 4079 lbs

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1469 - 1613 kg | 3239 - 3557 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Tire size


235/65 R17, 225/70 R16, 205/45 R17

Rim size


R16, R17

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Subaru 2011 Forester III facelift 2010

2011 Forester III facelift 2010

Performance

Engine power


147 - 150 hp @ 3600 - 6000 rpm | 110 - 112 kW

Torque


198 - 350 Nm @ 1800 - 4200 rpm | 146 - 258 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


10.3 - 12.4 sec

Drive type


Rear wheel drive

Top speed


185 - 186 km | 115 - 116 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1995 - 1998 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Transmission Type


4 (Automatic), 6 (Manual)

Valvetrain


DOHC

Position of cylinders


Boxer

Valves per cylinder


4

Turbocharger


Yes

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (combined)


5.9 - 7.5 l/100 km | 39.9 - 31.4 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect, Diesel Commonrail

Dimensions

Length


4560 mm | 180 in.

Width


1780 mm | 70 in.

Height


1700 mm | 67 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


450 L | 15.9 cu-ft

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1475 - 1540 kg | 3252 - 3396 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R15

Tire size


195/65 R15, 185/65 R15 V

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Subaru 2008 Forester III

2008 Forester III

Performance

Engine power


149 - 230 hp @ 5200 - 6000 rpm | 111 - 172 kW

Torque


196 - 350 Nm @ 2800 - 4400 rpm | 145 - 258 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


6 - 11.9 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4, Rear wheel drive

Top speed


182 - 216 km | 113 - 134 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1994 - 2457 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


92 - 99.5 mm

Transmission Type


4 (Automatic), 5 (Manual), 6 (Manual)

Valvetrain


DOHC

Position of cylinders


Boxer

Piston stroke


75 - 79 mm

Compression


8.4 - 11 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Turbocharger


Yes

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


7.6 - 14.7 l/100 km | 30.9 - 16 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


5.2 - 8.4 l/100 km | 45.2 - 28 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


6.3 - 10.7 l/100 km | 37.3 - 22 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect, Diesel Commonrail

Fuel tank


60 - 64 L | 15.9 - 16.9 gallons

Emissions

Emission standard


Euro 4, EURO 5

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2525 - 2616 mm | 99 - 103 in.

Front track


1495 - 1530 mm | 59 - 60 in.

Rear track


1485 - 1530 mm | 58 - 60 in.

Length


4485 - 4560 mm | 177 - 180 in.

Width


1735 - 1780 mm | 68 - 70 in.

Height


1590 - 1700 mm | 63 - 67 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


387 L | 13.7 cu-ft

Max weight


1880 - 2000 kg | 4145 - 4410 lbs

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1390 - 1570 kg | 3065 - 3462 lbs

Number of seats


5, 4+1

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R14, R15, 6J x 14

Tire size


185/60 R14, 195/55 R15, 175/88 R14, 185/65 R15 V, 185/65 R14

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Subaru 2003 Forester II

2003 Forester II

Performance

Engine power


125 - 211 hp @ 5600 - 6400 rpm | 93 - 157 kW

Torque


184 - 320 Nm @ 3200 - 4400 rpm | 136 - 236 lb-ft

Drive type


Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


6.3 - 11.4 sec

Top speed


168 - 226 km | 104 - 140 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1994 - 2457 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


92 - 99.5 mm

Transmission Type


4 (Automatic), 5 (Manual)

Valvetrain


DOHC, SOHC, OHC

Position of cylinders


Boxer

Piston stroke


75 - 79 mm

Compression


8 - 11 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Turbocharger


Yes

Fuel Consumption

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect

Fuel tank


60 L | 15.9 gallons

Fuel consumption (city)


11.6 - 15 l/100 km | 20.3 - 15.7 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


6.7 - 8.7 l/100 km | 35.1 - 27 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


8.5 - 9.8 l/100 km | 27.7 - 24 mpg(USA)

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2525 mm | 99 in.

Front track


1495 mm | 59 in.

Rear track


1485 mm | 58 in.

Length


4450 mm | 175 in.

Width


1735 mm | 68 in.

Height


1585 - 1590 mm | 62 - 63 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


406 L | 14.3 cu-ft

Trunk space (max)


1525 L | 53.9 cu-ft

Max weight


2000 kg | 4410 lbs

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1360 - 1455 kg | 2999 - 3208 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R16, 6J x 14, R15, R14

Tire size


205/50 R16, 175/88 R14, 195/65 R15, 185/65 R14, 185/60 R14

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Subaru 1998 Forester I

1998 Forester I

Performance

Engine power


122 - 170 hp @ 5600 - 5600 rpm | 91 - 127 kW

Torque


176 - 240 Nm @ 3200 - 4000 rpm | 130 - 177 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


8.4 - 12.4 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive

Top speed


166 - 198 km | 103 - 123 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1994 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Turbocharger


Yes

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


92 mm

Transmission Type


4 (Automatic), 5 (Manual)

Valvetrain


DOHC, OHC

Position of cylinders


Boxer

Piston stroke


75 mm

Compression


8.5 - 10 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


11.2 - 12.8 l/100 km | 21 - 18.4 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


7.4 - 8.7 l/100 km | 31.8 - 27 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect

Fuel tank


60 L | 15.9 gallons

Fuel consumption (combined)


9.1 l/100 km | 25.8 mpg(USA)

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2525 mm | 99 in.

Front track


1475 - 1480 mm | 58 in.

Rear track


1450 - 1470 mm | 57 - 58 in.

Length


4450 - 4460 mm | 175 - 176 in.

Width


1735 mm | 68 in.

Height


1580 - 1595 mm | 62 - 63 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


406 - 410 L | 14.3 - 14.5 cu-ft

Trunk space (max)


1525 - 1530 L | 53.9 - 54 cu-ft

Max weight


1860 - 1935 kg | 4101 - 4267 lbs

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1380 - 1445 kg | 3043 - 3186 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R17, R15

Tire size


205/45 R17, 205/55 R15, 195/60 R15

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