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Overview

Engine 2.5L Flat 4 Gas Engine 2.5L Flat 4 Gas Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Fuel Economy City: 26 MPG Hwy: 33 MPG Fuel Economy City: 27 MPG Hwy: 35 MPG Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater Trunk Volume N/A Trunk Volume 15.1 ft³

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine 2.5L Flat 4 Gas 2.5L Flat 4 Gas Horsepower 182 hp @ 5800 rpm 182 hp @ 5800 rpm Torque 176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm 176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight 3,454 lbs 3,491 lbs Maximum Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs N/A Now Buzzing First Drive 2023 Toyota Crown First Drive Review: A Tale Of Two Hybrids Sports Cars 2023 BMW M2 Coming With Optional Center-Lock Wheels Crash Watch A Seventh-Gen Toyota Hilux Truck Launch Into The Air After Losing Control Auctions One-Off Plymouth Barracuda Four-Door Is A Muscle Car Unicorn Tuning 700-Horsepower 2023 Nissan Z By AMS Performance Hits Nine-Second Quarter Mile Electric Vehicles Rivian Angers R1T Customers By Removing A Desirable Feature From The Electric Truck

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined 29 MPG 30 MPG City 26 MPG 27 MPG Highway 33 MPG 35 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 6.1 Tons/yr 5.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 gallons 18.5 gallons Cruising Range City 431.6 miles 499.5 miles Cruising Range Highway 547.8 miles 647.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length 182.7 in 191.1 in Height 67.5 in 59.1 in Max Width 71.5 in 72.4 in Front Width 61.6 in 62.2 in Rear Width 61.8 in 63.4 in Wheelbase 105.1 in 108.3 in Ground Clearance 8.7 in 5.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity 5 seater 5 seater Front Seat Leg Room 43.3 in 42.8 in Front Seat Headroom 41.2 in 39.4 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.1 in 58.1 in Front Seat Hip Room 54.5 in 55.5 in Rear Seat Leg Room 39.4 in 39.5 in Rear Seat Headroom 39.6 in 37.2 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57.2 in 57.4 in Rear Seat Hip Room 53.5 in 54.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume N/A 15.1 ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 1 74.2 ft³ N/A Cargo Volume to Seat 2 28.9 ft³ N/A Cargo Volume to Seat 3 28.9 ft³ N/A

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings) 43.3 in N/A Box Height (Area) 34.8 in N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Turning Diameter 35.4 ft 36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type Steel Wheels Aluminum Wheels Front Wheel Size 17" x 7" 17" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7" 17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension Strut Strut Rear Suspension Double Wishbone Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire P225/60HR17 P225/55VR17 Rear Tire P225/60HR17 P225/55VR17 Spare Tire Compact Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Cascade Green Silica Crystal White Pearl Horizon Blue Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic Cosmic Blue Pearl Crystal Black Silica Crystal White Pearl Ice Silver Metallic Magnetite Gray Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Gray, Cloth Upholstery Slate Black, Cloth Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio Standard Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard Satellite Radio Standard Standard Smart Device Integration Standard Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard MP3 Player Standard Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats Standard Standard Cloth Seats Standard Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard A/C Standard Standard Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard Climate Control Standard Standard Cruise Control Standard Standard Keyless Entry Standard Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera Standard Standard Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard ABS Standard Standard Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Brake Assist Standard Standard Stability Control Standard Standard Traction Control Standard Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Knee Air Bag Standard Standard Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic 3 Years / 36,000 Miles 3 Years / 36,000 Miles Corrosion 5 Years / Unlimited Miles 5 Years / Unlimited Miles Drivetrain 5 Years / 60,000 Miles 5 Years / 60,000 Miles Roadside Assistance 3 Years / 36,000 Miles 3 Years / 36,000 Miles Subaru Forester Best Comparisons Subaru Forester vs Subaru Ascent Subaru Forester vs Toyota Highlander Subaru Forester vs Ford Edge Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Santa Fe Subaru Forester vs Kia Sorento Subaru Forester vs Acura RDX Subaru Forester vs Jeep Renegade Subaru Forester vs Toyota 4Runner Subaru Forester vs Honda Pilot Subaru Forester vs BMW X3 Subaru Forester vs Honda HR-V Subaru Forester vs Audi Q5 Subaru Forester vs BMW X1 Subaru Forester vs Ford Explorer Subaru Forester vs Subaru Crosstrek Subaru Forester vs Volvo XC40 Subaru Forester vs Volvo XC60 Subaru Forester vs Saturn Vue Hybrid Subaru Forester vs Dodge Nitro Subaru Forester vs Honda Element Subaru Forester vs Mazda Tribute Subaru Forester vs Mercury Mariner Subaru Forester vs Mercury Mariner Hybrid Subaru Forester vs Jeep Liberty Subaru Forester vs Suzuki Grand Vitara Subaru Forester vs Chevrolet Captiva Sport Subaru Forester vs Nissan Rogue Select Subaru Forester vs Nissan Xterra Subaru Forester vs Subaru XV Crosstrek Subaru Forester vs Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Subaru Forester vs Jeep Patriot Subaru Forester vs Nissan Rogue Hybrid Subaru Forester vs Jeep Cherokee Subaru Forester vs Jeep Compass Subaru Forester vs Mazda MX-30 EV Subaru Forester vs Chevrolet Equinox Subaru Forester vs Dodge Hornet Subaru Forester vs Ford Bronco Sport Subaru Forester vs Ford Escape Subaru Forester vs Ford Escape Hybrid Subaru Forester vs GMC Terrain Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Hybrid Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Tucson Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Subaru Forester vs Jeep Wrangler Subaru Forester vs Kia Sportage Subaru Forester vs Kia Sportage Hybrid Subaru Forester vs Mazda CX-5 Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Outlander Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Subaru Forester vs Nissan Rogue Subaru Forester vs Toyota bZ4X Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 Prime Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Taos Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan Subaru Forester vs Chevrolet Equinox EV Subaru Legacy Best Comparisons Subaru Legacy vs Subaru Outback Subaru Legacy vs Subaru Crosstrek Subaru Legacy vs Kia Amanti Subaru Legacy vs Pontiac G8 Subaru Legacy vs Saturn Aura Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Chrysler Sebring Sedan Subaru Legacy vs Pontiac G6 Sedan Subaru Legacy vs Base I4 FWD Subaru Legacy vs Mercury Milan Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Suzuki Kizashi Subaru Legacy vs Dodge Avenger Subaru Legacy vs Chrysler 200 Sedan Subaru Legacy vs Hyundai Azera Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen CC Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Honda Clarity Electric Subaru Legacy vs Ford Fusion Subaru Legacy vs Ford Fusion Energi Subaru Legacy vs Ford Fusion Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Kia Optima Subaru Legacy vs Kia Optima Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Mazda 6 Sedan Subaru Legacy vs Honda Accord Subaru Legacy vs Honda Accord Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Honda Insight Subaru Legacy vs Kia Stinger Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu Subaru Legacy vs Hyundai Sonata Subaru Legacy vs Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Kia K5 Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Maxima Subaru Legacy vs Toyota Camry Subaru Legacy vs Toyota Camry Hybrid Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Arteon LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # 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