2009 Subaru Forester Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Symmetrical | |
| Body / Chassis | Unitized steel |
| Production Years for Series | 2009 - |
| Weight | 3250 lbs | 1474.2 kg |
| MPG City | 20 |
| MPG Highway | 19 |
| Introduced At | 2008 North American International Auto Show |
| Engine [Optional Engines] | |
| Engine Configuration | O |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 2457.00 cc | 149.9 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Valves | 16 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Horsepower | 170.00 BHP (125.1 KW) @ 6000.00 RPM |
| Torque | 170.00 Ft-Lbs (230.5 NM) @ 4400.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 19.1 LB / HP |
| HP / Liter | 68.0 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Block | Aluminum |
| Ignition System | Distributorless |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| with Incline Start Assist | |
| Final Drive | 4.11 |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Electronic direct control automatic with lockup torque converter | |
| Final Drive | 4.44 |
| Gear Ratios | |
| 1st Gear | 3.454 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.062 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.448 |
| 4th Gear | 1.088 |
| 5th Gear | 0.780 |
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 33.90 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 107.601 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity | 2400.001 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 Gal |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 179.501 in | 4559.3 mm. |
| Width | 70.101 in | 1780.6 mm. |
| Height | 65.901 in | 1673.9 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 103.001 in | 2616.2 mm. |
| Front Track | 60.201 in | 1529.1 mm. |
| Rear Track | 60.201 in | 1529.1 mm. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.701 in | 221 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom | 41.601 in | 1056.7 mm. |
| Rear Headroom | 40.401 in | 1026.2 mm. |
| Front Legroom | 43.101 in | 1094.8 mm. |
| Rear Legroom | 38.001 in | 965.2 mm. |
| Front Hip Room | 52.91 in | 1343.9 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.71 in | 1338.8 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.101 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.601 in | 1412.3 mm. |
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| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Front : 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 Ratio | 16.5:1 |
| Turns lock to lock | 3.20 |
| Turning Circle | 34.401 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Size | 11.701 in | 297.2 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size | 11.301 in | 287 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Wheels | 16x6.5JJ styled steel with full wheel covers |
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