Compare 2008 Subaru Forester specifications by trim levels
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Forester is a 5-seat SUV from Subaru, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $21,195 to $27,895, the Subaru Forester faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Encore, Ford Escape.
The Subaru Forester has a maximum towing capacity of 2400 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Subaru Forester boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 24 to 27 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 68.30mm x 176.60mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2008 Subaru Forester
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Fuel Tank: 15.9 gal
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Wheelbase: 99.4 in
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MPG: 20 city/27 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
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Towing: 2400 lbs
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Towing capacity: 2400 lbs
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Curb: 3140 lbs
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Tires: P215/60HR16.0 RBL M+S
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Cargo: 30.7 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 176.6 x 68.3 x 65
2008 Subaru Forester Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Subaru Forester is offered in 5 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Subaru Forester safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Subaru Forester specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 173 hp @ 6000 –
224 hp @ 5600 -
Torque 166 lb-ft. –
226 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.6 - 8.1 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.3 - 16.4 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 176.6 in
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Width 68.3 in
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Height 65 in
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Wheelbase 99.4 in
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Curb Weight 3140 lbs
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GVWR 4150 lbs
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Towing capacity 2400 lbs
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Turning radius 17.4 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 95
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 15.9 gal
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City 19 - 20 mpg
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Combined 22 - 24 mpg
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Highway 24 - 27 mpg
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Highway range 381.6 - 429.3 mi
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Specifications 
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length | |||
| 176.60 in | 176.60 in | 176.60 in | 176.60 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 68.30 in | 68.30 in | 68.30 in | 68.30 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 65.00 in | 65.00 in | 65.00 in | 65.00 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 173 | 173 | 173 | 224 |
| Torque | |||
| 166 | 166 | 166 | 226 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 24 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 8.10 seconds | 8.10 seconds | 7.80 seconds | 6.60 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.40 seconds | 16.40 seconds | 15.80 seconds | 15.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 85 mph | 85 mph | 81 mph | 89 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.92/3.11 " | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.92/3.11 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3140.00 lbs | 3140.00 lbs | 3205.00 lbs | 3320.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4150.00 lbs | 4150.00 lbs | 4150.00 lbs | 4150.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
| 2400.00 lbs. | 2400.00 lbs. | 2400.00 lbs. | 2400.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 99.40 in | 99.40 in | 99.40 in | 99.40 in |
| Front track | |||
| 58.90 " | 58.90 " | 58.90 " | 58.90 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.40 | 17.40 | 17.40 | 17.40 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 43.60 in | 43.60 in | 43.60 in | 43.60 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 33.70 in | 33.70 in | 33.70 in | 33.70 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39.80 in | 39.80 in | 39.10 in | 39.10 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 39.80 in | 39.80 in | 37.00 in | 37.00 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 51.60 in | 51.60 in | 51.60 in | 51.60 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 51.60 in | 51.60 in | 51.60 in | 51.60 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 53.50 in | 53.50 in | 53.50 in | 53.50 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 53.60 in | 53.60 in | 53.60 in | 53.60 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 30.70 cu.ft. | 30.70 cu.ft. | 28.90 cu.ft. | 30.70 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 68.60 cu.ft. | 68.60 cu.ft. | 64.50 cu.ft. | 68.60 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. | 91 cu.ft. | 91 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 15.90 gal. | 15.90 gal. | 15.90 gal. | 15.90 gal. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length |
| 176.60 in |
| Exterior body width |
| 68.30 in |
| Exterior height |
| 65.00 in |
| Horsepower |
| 224 |
| Torque |
| 226 |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant |
| 3761 |
| Fuel economy - city |
| 19 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway |
| 24 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
| 6.60 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
| 15.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
| 89 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
| 0.80 |
| Slalom speed |
| 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
| 3.92/3.11 " |
| Curb weight |
| 3320.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
| 4320.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight |
| 2400.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
| 99.40 in |
| Front track |
| 58.90 " |
| Rear track |
| 58.50 " |
| Turning radius |
| 17.70 |
| Front legroom |
| 43.60 in |
| Rear legroom |
| 33.70 in |
| Front headroom |
| 39.10 in |
| Rear headroom |
| 37.00 in |
| Front hip room |
| 51.60 in |
| Rear hip room |
| 51.60 in |
| Front shoulder room |
| 53.50 in |
| Rear shoulder room |
| 53.60 in |
| Luggage volume |
| 28.90 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
| 64.50 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume |
| 91 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
| 15.90 gal. |
| Drag coefficient |
| 0.37 |
Interior Features
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | |||
| 4179 | 4179 | 4179 | 4179 |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Air conditioning, front |
| 2816 |
| Air filter |
| 2829 |
| Underseat ducts |
| 2831 |
| Cargo concealed storage |
| 2833 |
| Cargo tie downs |
| 2835 |
| Clock |
| 2837 |
| Compass |
| 2841 |
| Cruise control |
| 2844 |
| Cupholders |
| 2846 |
| Gear shift knob trim |
| 2856 |
| 12V DC power outlet |
| 3 |
| Overhead console |
| 2881 |
| Floor console |
| 2885 |
| Floor mats |
| 2889 |
| Front windows |
| 2894 |
| Rear windows |
| 2897 |
| 1-touch window down |
| 2905 |
| Programmable garage door opener |
| 2908 |
| Instrumentation |
| 2910 |
| Tachometer |
| 2916 |
| Water temp gauge |
| 2921 |
| Low fuel warning |
| 2923 |
| Exterior temperature display |
| 2927 |
| Lighting - map lights |
| 2930 |
| Lighting - dome light |
| 2934 |
| Lighting - cargo light |
| 2937 |
| Rear window defogger |
| 2942 |
| Rear view mirror |
| 2945 |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
| 2947 |
| Fuel door release |
| 2950 |
| Seatback storage pockets |
| 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
| 2959 |
| Steering wheel material |
| 2966 |
| Cargo net |
| 3783 |
| Ashtray |
| 3785 |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard |
| 4179 |
Exterior Features
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Heated door mirrors | |||
| 3478 | 3479 | – | – |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass | – |
| Front tires | |||
| P215/60HR16.0 RBL M+S | P215/60HR16.0 RBL M+S | P215/60HR16.0 RBL M+S | P215/55HR17.0 RBL M+S |
| Wheels | |||
| 16" steel | 16" silver aluminum | 16" painted aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
| Roof rack | |||
| 3799 | 3799 | – | – |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Antenna |
| 3396 |
| Door count |
| 4 doors |
| Sunroof |
| 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass |
| Front tires |
| P215/55HR17.0 RBL M+S |
| Wheels |
| 17" silver aluminum |
Seats
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Front seat type | |||
| 2993 | 2993 | 2993 | 2993 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 3002 | 3002 | 3005 | 3002 |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 3012 | 3012 | 3012 | 3012 |
| Lumbar support | |||
| 3018 | 3018 | 3018 | 3018 |
| Front armrests | |||
| 3021 | 3021 | 3021 | 3021 |
| Front head restraints | |||
| 3026 | 3026 | 3026 | 3026 |
| Heated front seats | |||
| 3030 | 3030 | 3030 | – |
| Rear seats | |||
| 3051 | 3051 | 3051 | 3051 |
| Rear armrest | |||
| 3072 | 3072 | 3072 | 3072 |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3080 | 3080 | 3080 | 3080 |
| Seat trim | |||
| 3092 | 3092 | 3088 | 3092 |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Front seat type |
| 2993 |
| Standard seating |
| 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
| 3005 |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
| 3012 |
| Lumbar support |
| 3018 |
| Front armrests |
| 3021 |
| Front head restraints |
| 3026 |
| Heated front seats |
| 3030 |
| Rear seats |
| 3051 |
| Rear armrest |
| 3072 |
| Rear head restraints |
| 3080 |
| Seat trim |
| 3101 |
Entertainment System
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Speakers | |||
| 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| Amplifier | |||
| 100W | 100W | 120W | 100W |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Radio |
| 3139 |
| CD player |
| 3169 |
| MP3 capability |
| 3186 |
| Auxiliary input jack |
| 3188 |
| Speakers |
| 7 |
| Amplifier |
| 120W |
| Equalizer |
| 4077 |
Safety and Security Features
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Airbags, frontal |
| 3214 |
Mechanical Features
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 4.11 | 4.11 | 4.44 | 4.11 |
| Locking/limited slip differential | |||
| 3816 | 3817 | – | – |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Engine |
| 4759 |
| Axle ratio |
| 4.44 |
Other Specs
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Sports 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 5600 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 4400 | 4400 | 4400 | 3600 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2400 lbs. | 2400 lbs. | 2400 lbs. | 2400 lbs. |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Horsepower rpm |
| 5600 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
| 2400 lbs. |