| Year Make Model | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT) |
| Vehicle Type | AWD 4dr 5-passenger SUV |
| Base MSRP | $33,820 |
| Options on test vehicle | Keyless Access & Start + EyeSight System + HID ($2,400 -- includes keyless access and start; EyeSight driver-assist system with pre-collision braking, system capable of pedestrian detection, lane departure and sway warning and adaptive cruise control; high-intensity-discharge [HID] headlights with automatic height adjustment control) |
| As-tested MSRP | $36,220 |
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Turbocharged, direct-injected flat-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,998/122 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.6 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 250 @ 5,600 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 258 @ 2,000 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | 3.505 - 0.544 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 4.11 |
| Differential(s) | Front: open, Center: electronically controlled clutch, Rear: open (with brake-type torque transfer differentials front and rear) |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent double-wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.5:1 |
| Tire make and model | Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | 225/55R18 97H |
| Tire size, rear | 225/55R18 97H |
| Wheel size | 18-by-7 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | 12.4-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 10.9-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.8 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 9.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 14.6 @ 96.1 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.0 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.0 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.7 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.7 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 9.3 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 14.8 @ 96.6 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.3 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 30 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 119 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 61.8 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 61.8 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.77 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.77 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 39.7 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 67.6 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 63.7 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,200 |
| Acceleration comments | Lag off the line but the turbo lights up early. Overlapping throttle and brake woke up the launch. Trap speeds decreased with each run, possibly due to heat soak. Third run was quickest using manual mode on launch, then slapping shifter to Drive before redline in 1st gear. S# and S modes were slower than default. Manual shifting is done via steering wheel paddles. |
| Braking comments | Lots of ABS-related commotion. Noticeable dive, but well-controlled stops. Spongy, long-travel pedal. No brake odor unti last stop. First was 121 feet. Sixth and final was 123 feet. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Responds nicely to drop throttle, but the nondefeat stability control system means there's a lot of back and forth between driver-induced throttle changes and computer-controlled throttle changes. Slalom: Steering is reasonably intuitive and body roll isn't excessive. Feels like there's more here but the stability control system won't allow it. It can get quite aggressive at slamming on the brakes if it senses the driver is losing control. This was especially noticeable around the final cone at wide-open throttle. |
| Test date | 4/16/2013 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 49.4 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 71.5 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.8 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.88 head/cross |
| Odometer (mi.) | 5,496 |
| Fuel used for test | 91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 33/32 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 23 city/28 highway/25 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 21.6 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 15.9 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 445.2 |
| Stereo description | 440-watt AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 playback stereo with eigth speakers |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via USB jack or 3.5 mm aux jack |
| Satellite radio | Standard |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Standard (on Touring trim) with 6.1-inch touchscreen |
| Smart entry/Start | Optional |
| Parking aids | Standard rearview camera |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Optional |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,622 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,676 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59/41 |
| Length (in.) | 180.9 |
| Width (in.) | 70.7 |
| Height (in.) | 68.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 103.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.9 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 61.1 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 34.8 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.0 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 41.7 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 57.0 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.5 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Max cargo volume behind 1st row (cu-ft) | 68.5 |
| behind 2nd row (cu-ft) | 34.4 |
| Cargo loading height, measured (in.) | 29.0 |
| Tow capacity, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 1,500 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 8.7 |
| Approach angle (degrees) | 23.0 |
| Departure angle (degrees) | 25.0 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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