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Subaru Forester

2005 – 2008 Japan

The Subaru Forester is a car built from 2005 to 2008. Its petrol engines range from 158 to 230 hp across 2 variants. Every version has all-wheel drive. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (2002 – 2005), peak power fell from 265 to 230 hp, and minimum weight went up by 70 kg.

Subaru Forester
Body styleNot specified
Production2005 – 2008
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power158 – 230 hp
0–100 km/h6.0 – 9.7 s
Top speed188 – 220 km/h
Fuel economy9.3 – 10.7 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L X 5MT AWD (128 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 158 hp 9.7 s 188 5-Speed manual
2.5L XT 5MT AWD (230 HP)
2.5 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 230 hp 6.0 s 220 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1994 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
116 KW @ 6400 RPM158 HP @ 6400 RPM156 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
137 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM186 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
176.6 in (4486 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)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
3064 lbs (1390 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2457 cm3 (150 ci)
Power
169 KW @ 5600 RPM230 HP @ 5600 RPM227 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM320 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55 R17

Dimensions

Length
176.6 in (4486 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
13.7 cuFT (388 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
3274 lbs (1485 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km
Length4,486 mm
Width1,735 mm
Height1,585 – 1,590 mm
Wheelbase2,525 mm
Curb weight1,390 – 1,485 kg
Torque186 – 320 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.