Subaru Forester

2002 – 2005 Japan

The Subaru Forester is a car built from 2002 to 2005. Its petrol engines range from 125 to 265 hp across 8 variants. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.9 s. Every version has all-wheel drive. Against its predecessor (2000 – 2002), peak power fell from 2,400 to 265 hp, and minimum weight went up by 75 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production2002 – 2005

Variants8

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power125 – 265 hp

0–100 km/h5.9 – 11.4 s

Top speed180 – 225 km/h

Fuel economy8.5 – 11.0 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.0L 5MT AWD (125 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	11.4 s	180	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT AWD (137 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	137 hp	—	—	5-Speed manual
2.5L 5MT AWD (152 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	152 hp	9.9 s	190	5-Speed manual
2.5L 5MT AWD (167 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	167 hp	9.8 s	193	5-Speed manual
2.0T 5MT AWD (177 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	177 hp	8.3 s	203	5-Speed manual
2.5L XT 5MT AWD (210 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	211 hp	6.3 s	225	5-Speed manual
2.0T 5MT AWD (220 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	6.0 s	—	5-Speed manual
2.5L STi 6MT AWD (256 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	265 hp	5.9 s	225	6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1994 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 5600 RPM125 HP @ 5600 RPM123 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 137 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM186 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 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: 205/70R 15

Dimensions

Length: 175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width: 68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height: 62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.7 cuFT (388 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.41

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2943.2 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 204 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: B4
Displacement: 2457 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 112 KW @ 5600 RPM152 HP @ 5600 RPM150 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 165 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM223 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 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: 68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height: 62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.7 cuFT (388 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.41

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3003 lbs (1362 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 261 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: B4
Displacement: 2457 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 123 KW @ 5600 RPM167 HP @ 5600 RPM165 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM225 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.8 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: 68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height: 62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3087 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 23.6 mpg US (10 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: B4
Displacement: 1994 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 130 KW @ 5600 RPM177 HP @ 5600 RPM174 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 181 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM245 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.3 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: 68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height: 62.4 in (1585 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.41

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3175.2 lbs (1440 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 236 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: B4
Displacement: 2457 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 155 KW @ 5600 RPM211 HP @ 5600 RPM208 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM320 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.3 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: 68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height: 62.4 in (1585 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.1/58.7 in (1,476/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.5 cuFT (382 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3087 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
Highway: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: B4
Displacement: 1994 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 162 KW @ 5500 RPM220 HP @ 5500 RPM217 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 228 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM309 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width: 68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height: 62.4 in (1585 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.41

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3109 lbs (1410 kg)

Engine

Cylinders: B4
Displacement: 2457 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 195 KW @ 5600 RPM265 HP @ 5600 RPM261 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 279 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM378 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 175 in (4445 mm)
Width: 68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height: 61 in (1549 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.3/56.9 in (1,455/1,445 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.5 cuFT (382 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3285.5 lbs (1490 kg)

Length4,445 – 4,450 mm

Width1,735 mm

Height1,549 – 1,590 mm

Wheelbase2,525 mm

Curb weight1,320 – 1,490 kg

Torque186 – 378 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.