2013 Subaru Forester Specifications

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

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 21 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas Flat 4, 2.5L
EPA Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Style Name 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

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3300
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 41.600
Second Leg Room (in) 38.000
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.900
Front Leg Room (in) 43.100
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.600
Passenger Volume (ft³) 107.600
Second Head Room (in) 40.400
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.100
Second Hip Room (in) 52.700
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.100
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 34.600
Wheelbase (in) 103.000
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.200
Height, Overall (in) 65.900
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 43.600
Length, Overall (in) 179.500
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.700
Track Width, Front (in) 60.200
Liftover Height (in) 27.400
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 33.500
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 61.800
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 33.900
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 37.500
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 68.300
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 42.200

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.900
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 21

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 2.5L/152
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 174 @ 4100
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Gas Flat 4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5800
Transmission
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.785
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.694
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.444
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.545
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.272
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.300 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.700 x - TBD -
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.200
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.400
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.500
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) N/A
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T155/70D17
Front Tire Size P215/65HR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/65HR16
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
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 Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brake-force distribution system (EBD)
Brake assist
Vehicle dynamics control (VDC)
Traction control system (TCS) -inc: off switch
Side impact door beams
Ring-shape reinforcement frame
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: dual-stage...
Driver & front passenger pelvis/torso side airbags
Front & rear side curtain airbags
Rollover sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts
3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating positions
Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Rear child safety door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Collapsible steering column
Pillar-to-pillar steering column support beam
Safety pedal system
Dual-tone horn

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) - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 360
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
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