2010 Subaru Forester Specifications

4-Door Automatic 2.5X
MSRP based on 4-Door Automatic 2.5X
 

Quick Specs

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

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 4WD Sport Utility
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3300
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.9
Front Leg Room (in) 43.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.6
Passenger Volume (ft³) 107.6
Second Head Room (in) 40.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.1
Second Hip Room (in) 52.7
Front Head Room (in) 41.6
Second Leg Room (in) 38.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 103
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.2
Height, Overall (in) 65.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 38.4
Length, Overall (in) 179.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.7
Track Width, Front (in) 60.2
Liftover Height (in) 27.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 31.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 61.8
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 33.9
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) 53.25
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 37.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 68.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 42.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 33.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 170 @ 4400
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas Flat 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 6000
Displacement 2.5L/150
Transmission
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
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
Brakes
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall Variable
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 37.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T135/90D16
Front Tire Size P215/65HR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/65HR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson-type
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Double wishbone
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

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 Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake assist
Vehicle Dynamics Control
Daytime running lights
Advanced frontal air bags (SRS)
Side curtain air bags w/roll over sensor
Driver & front passenger side-impact air bags (SRS)
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts
3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating positions
LATCH rear child safety seat anchors
Rear child safety door locks
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) 7.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 520
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2400
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