These are standard specifications for the 2016 Subaru Forester, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 8 Manual , CVT
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized Body Construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2014 - 2018 |
| Price : | MSRP: $22,395-33,795 |
| Weight : | 3296 lbs | 1495.04 kg |
| MPG City : | 22 |
| MPG Highway : | 29 |
| Combined MPG : | 25.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 94.0 mm | 3.701 in. |
| Stroke : | 90.0 mm | 3.543 in. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
6 Manual , 8 Manual , CVT
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.454 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.888 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.296 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.972 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.780 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.695 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20121218 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V149000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park. |
| Consequence | Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150120 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V701000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen. |
| Consequence | If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V162000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall. |
| Consequence | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2016 Subaru Forester FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Subaru Forester?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Subaru Forester? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Subaru Forester? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has a length of 180.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Subaru Forester? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has a width of 70.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has 41.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has legroom of 43.00 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Subaru Forester's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Subaru Forester? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2016 Subaru Forester cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester had an MSRP of $22,395 - $$33,795 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Subaru Forester have? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4000 RPM Turbocharged Opposed 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Subaru Forester have? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 8 speed Manual, CVT.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Subaru Forester? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Subaru Forester? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has a length of 180.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Subaru Forester? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has a width of 70.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has 41.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has legroom of 43.00 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Subaru Forester's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Subaru Forester has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Subaru Forester? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2016 Subaru Forester cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester had an MSRP of $22,395 - $$33,795 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Subaru Forester have? A: The 2016 Subaru Forester had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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47,189
January 2024
44,510
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53,327
October 2023
53,772
September 2023
56,335
August 2023
56,407
June 2023
55,168
May 2023
54,531
April 2023
51,014
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45,790
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44,373