Used 2008 Subaru Forester Specs & Features
| Overview | Starting MSRP $21,995 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive |
| Cylinders | Flat 4 |
| Total Seating | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 20/26 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 22 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 318.0/413.4 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | Flat 4 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 166 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Valves | 16 |
| Cam type | Single overhead cam (SOHC) |
| Valve timing | Variable |
| Towing & Hauling | |
|---|---|
| Max Towing Capacity | 2,400 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drive type | All wheel drive |
| Mechanical center differential | yes |
| Center limited slip differential | yes |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | yes |
| MacPherson strut front suspension | yes |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | yes |
| Multi-link rear suspension | yes |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 68.3 in. |
| Height | 65.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in. |
| Front track | 58.9 in. |
| Rear track | 58.5 in. |
| EPA interior volume | 126.1 cu.ft. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 30.7 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 68.6 cu.ft. |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in. |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.36 Cd. |
| Curb weight | 3,185 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 2,400 lbs. |
| Colors | |
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| Exterior Colors |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Front head room | 39.8 in. |
| Front leg room | 43.6 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 53.5 in. |
| Front hip room | 51.6 in. |
| Cloth | yes |
| Bucket front seats | yes |
| 6-way manual driver seat adjustments | yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | yes |
| Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support | yes |
| 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment | yes |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 39.8 in. |
| Rear leg room | 33.7 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.6 in. |
| Rear hip room | 51.6 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | yes |
| Folding with storage center armrest | yes |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags | yes |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | yes |
| Child seat anchors | yes |
| Rear door child safety locks | yes |
| 4-wheel ABS | yes |
| Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes | yes |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | yes |
| Auto delay off headlamps | yes |
| Daytime running lights | yes |
| Front fog/driving lights | yes |
| 2 front headrests | yes |
| Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system | yes |
| 3 rear headrests | yes |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | yes |
| Rear center 3-point belt | yes |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | yes |
| Remote anti-theft alarm system | yes |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo | yes |
| 100 watts stereo output | yes |
| 4 total speakers | yes |
| Element antenna | yes |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 1 one-touch power windows | yes |
| Remote keyless power door locks | yes |
| Power mirrors | yes |
| Heated mirrors | yes |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Tilt-adjustable steering wheel | yes |
| Speed-proportional power steering | yes |
| 12V cargo area power outlet(s) | yes |
| Cruise control | yes |
| Front and rear cupholders | yes |
| Front door pockets | yes |
| Overhead console with storage | yes |
| Front seatback storage | yes |
| Single zone front air conditioning | yes |
| Interior air filtration | yes |
| Dual vanity mirrors | yes |
| Rear floor mats | yes |
| Cargo area light | yes |
| Simulated alloy trim on dash | yes |
| Simulated alloy trim on center console | yes |
| Front reading lights | yes |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| External temperature display | yes |
| Tachometer | yes |
| Clock | yes |
| Low fuel level warning | yes |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Steel wheels | yes |
| Full wheel covers | yes |
| 16 x 6.5 in. wheels | yes |
| All season tires | yes |
| P215/60R16 94H tires | yes |
| Steel spare wheel | yes |
| Temporary spare tire | yes |
| Inside mounted spare tire | yes |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. |
| Rust | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
