2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
Body / Chassis :	Unitized Body Construction
Production Years for Series :	2014 - 2018
Weight :	3296 lbs \| 1495.04 kg
MPG City :	22
MPG Highway :	29
Combined MPG :	25.00

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2498 cc \| 152.4 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4100 RPM
Bore :	94.0 mm \| 3.701 in.
Stroke :	90.0 mm \| 3.543 in.
Compression :	10.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Inline 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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 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	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V587000
Summary	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence	Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
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.nhtsa.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	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20170706
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V455000
Summary	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims.'
Consequence	Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Subaru Forester? A: The 2018 Subaru Forester has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Subaru Forester? A: The 2018 Subaru Forester has a length of 180.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Subaru Forester? A: The 2018 Subaru Forester has a width of 70.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Subaru Forester have?A: The 2018 Subaru Forester has 41.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Subaru Forester have?A: The 2018 Subaru Forester has legroom of 43.00 inches.

Q: What is the 2018 Subaru Forester's towing capacity?A: The 2018 Subaru Forester has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Subaru Forester? A: The 2018 Subaru Forester was a SUV.

Q: What engines did the 2018 Subaru Forester have? A: The 2018 Subaru Forester had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4100 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 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 2018 Subaru Forester have? A: The 2018 Subaru Forester had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, CVT.