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Subaru Forester

1997 – 2000 Japan

Subaru built the Forester from 1997 to 2000. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 125 to 170 hp. Every version has all-wheel drive. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Subaru Forester
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2000
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power125 – 170 hp
0–100 km/h8.4 – 11.4 s
Top speed179 – 198 km/h
Fuel economy9.0 – 9.9 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L 5MT AWD (125 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 125 hp 11.4 s 179 5-Speed manual
2.0L Turbo 5MT AWD (170 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 170 hp 8.4 s 198 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1994 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
92 KW @ 5600 RPM125 HP @ 5600 RPM123 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
136 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM184 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
111.2 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205/70 R15

Dimensions

Length
175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.9 in (226 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.4 cuFT (408 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2744.7 lbs (1245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4133.7 lbs (1875 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.7 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1994 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5600 RPM170 HP @ 5600 RPM168 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM240 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.9 in (226 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.4 cuFT (408 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4299 lbs (1950 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
Highway
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined
23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
236 g/km
Length4,450 mm
Width1,740 mm
Height1,600 mm
Wheelbase2,520 mm
Curb weight1,245 – 1,330 kg
Torque184 – 240 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.