2009 Subaru Forester Specifications Change Vehicle

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MSRP:

$19,995

Invoice:

$18,938

Fuel Economy:

20 MPG City

27 MPG Highway

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Specifications

You are viewing specs for the 2009 Subaru Forester. This information included braking and safety data, cargo capacity, in-depth engine information, and further data to help you find the vehicle that is right for you.

2009 Subaru Forester 4dr Man X

Summary

Vehicle Name: Subaru Forester (Natl)

Body Style: 4 Door

Brakes

Brake Type: Power

Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or No): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or No): Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.7 x - TBD -

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 61.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 37.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 53.25

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 42.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 33.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 68.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 33.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 356

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 90

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 6

Engine

Engine Type: Gas Flat 4-Cyl

Displacement: 2.5L/150

Fuel System: SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 170 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 170 @ 4400

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in): 103

Length, Overall (in): 179.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.1

Height, Overall (in): 65.9

Track Width, Front (in): 60.2

Track Width, Rear (in): 60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.7

Rear Door Opening Height (in): 32.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in): 38.4

Liftover Height (in): 27.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.9

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity: 5

Passenger Volume (ft³): 107.6

Front Head Room (in): 41.6

Front Leg Room (in): 43.1

Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.1

Front Hip Room (in): 52.9

Second Head Room (in): 40.4

Second Leg Room (in): 38.0

Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.6

Second Hip Room (in): 52.7

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A): 22

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: Variable

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 37.4

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson-type

Suspension Type - Rear: Double wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 32

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 32

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.83

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.67

Tires

Front Tire Size: P215/65HR16

Rear Tire Size: P215/65HR16

Spare Tire Size: Compact

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2400

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200

Transmission

Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive

Trans Type: 5

Trans Description Cont.: Manual w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.45

Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.45

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.09

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.78

Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.33

Clutch Size (in): 8.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.11

Vehicle

EPA Classification: 4WD Sport Utility

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3250

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material: Steel

Rear Wheel Material: Steel

Spare Wheel Material: Steel

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