2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeAWD
Symmetrical
Body / ChassisUnitized steel
Production Years for Series2009 -
Weight3250 lbs | 1474.2 kg
MPG City20
MPG Highway19
Introduced At2008 North American International Auto Show

Engine   [Optional Engines]
Engine ConfigurationO
Cylinders4
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement2457.00 cc | 149.9 cu in. | 2.5 L.
Valves16 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainSOHC
Horsepower170.00 BHP (125.1 KW) @ 6000.00 RPM
Torque170.00 Ft-Lbs (230.5 NM) @ 4400.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio19.1 LB / HP
HP / Liter68.0 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Fuel FeedFuel Injected
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
BlockAluminum
Ignition SystemDistributorless

Standard Transmission
Gears5
TransmissionManual
with Incline Start Assist
Final Drive4.11

Optional Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionAutomatic
Electronic direct control automatic with lockup torque converter
Final Drive4.44

Gear Ratios
1st Gear3.454
2nd Gear2.062
3rd Gear1.448
4th Gear1.088
5th Gear0.780

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume33.90 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume107.601 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity2400.001 lbs
Fuel Capacity16.9 Gal
Seating Capacity5
Doors4
Exterior
Length179.501 in | 4559.3 mm.
Width70.101 in | 1780.6 mm.
Height65.901 in | 1673.9 mm.
Wheelbase103.001 in | 2616.2 mm.
Front Track60.201 in | 1529.1 mm.
Rear Track60.201 in | 1529.1 mm.
Ground Clearance8.701 in | 221 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom41.601 in | 1056.7 mm.
Rear Headroom40.401 in | 1026.2 mm.
Front Legroom43.101 in | 1094.8 mm.
Rear Legroom38.001 in | 965.2 mm.
Front Hip Room52.91 in | 1343.9 mm.
Rear Hip Room52.71 in | 1338.8 mm.
Front Shoulder Room56.101 in | 1425 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room55.601 in | 1412.3 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : MacPherson-type struts with internal rebound springs, lower L-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar

Rear : Double-wishbone with subframe


Steering
 Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio16.5:1
Turns lock to lock3.20
Turning Circle34.401 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size11.701 in | 297.2 mm.
Rear Brake Size11.301 in | 287 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Wheels16x6.5JJ styled steel with full wheel covers


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