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2021 Subaru Forester Base CVT

2021 Subaru Forester
Trim Info:
All Wheel, Sport Utility, Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
26 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
Sport Utility
Drivetrain:
All Wheel
EPA Classification:
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
111.9
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3449
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
33
Engine Type:
Regular Unleaded H-4
Displacement:
2.5 L/152
Fuel System:
Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
182 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
176 @ 4400
Trans Description Cont.:
CVT w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Double Wishbone
Front Tire Size:
P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Size:
P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 X 7
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 X 7
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.2
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
16.6
Wheelbase (in):
105.1
Length, Overall (in):
182.1
Advanced Technical Data
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
29
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
150
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs):
1500
Trans Type:
7
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.60 - 0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.70
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
6.1
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Double Wishbone
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.4
Brake Type:
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.6
Front Head Room (in):
41.2
Front Leg Room (in):
43.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
58.2
Front Hip Room (in):
54.1
Second Head Room (in):
39.6
Second Leg Room (in):
39.4
Second Shoulder Room (in):
57.2
Second Hip Room (in):
53.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
71.5
Height, Overall (in):
67.5
Track Width, Front (in):
61.6
Track Width, Rear (in):
61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in):
8.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):
73.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):
35.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):
51.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
43.3
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
34.8
Liftover Height (in):
28.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
76.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
31.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
31.1
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
0.56


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