2008 Subaru Forester Specifications

4-Door Automatic Sports X
MSRP based on 4-Door Automatic Sports X
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas Flat 4-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class 4WD Sport Utility
Style Name Sports 2.5X Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 4WD Sport Utility
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3185
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.6
Passenger Volume (ft³) 95.4
Second Head Room (in) 39.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.5
Second Hip Room (in) 51.6
Front Head Room (in) 39.8
Second Leg Room (in) 33.7
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 51.6
Front Leg Room (in) 43.6
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 38.4
Length, Overall (in) 176.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.1
Track Width, Front (in) 58.9
Liftover Height (in) 27.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 33.7
Wheelbase (in) 99.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.5
Height, Overall (in) 62.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 37.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 68.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 37.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 30.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 67.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 33.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) 53.25

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas Flat 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 173 @ 6000
Displacement 2.5L/150
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 166 @ 4400
Fuel System SMPI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.44
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.27
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.6 x 0.94
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9.0 x 1.40
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall Variable
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 37.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.8
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/60HR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P215/60HR16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear 4-Wheel Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.83
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.67
Suspension Type - Front 4-Wheel Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dual-stage front airbags (SRS)
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seatbelts w/height-adjustable outboard anchors
Rear child safety door locks
LATCH rear child safety seat anchors
Daytime running lights
Safety brake pedal system

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.2
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 520
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
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