Compare 2010 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 $20,295 to $28,495, 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 70.10mm x 179.50mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2010 Subaru Forester
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Fuel Tank: 16.9 gal
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Wheelbase: 103 in
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MPG: 20 city/27 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
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Towing: 2400 lbs
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Towing capacity: 2400 lbs
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Curb: 3250 lbs
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Tires: P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 33.5 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 179.5 x 70.1 x 65.9
2010 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 170 hp @ 6000 –
224 hp @ 5200 -
Torque 170 lb-ft. –
226 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.9 - 8.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.3 - 16.7 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 179.5 in
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Width 70.1 in
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Height 65.9 in
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Wheelbase 103 in
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Curb Weight 3250 lbs
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GVWR 4480 lbs
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Towing capacity 2400 lbs
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Turning radius 17.2 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 108
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 16.9 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 405.6 - 456.3 mi
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Specifications 
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length | |||
| 179.50 in | 179.50 in | 179.50 in | 179.50 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 70.10 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 65.90 in | 66.90 in | 66.90 in | 66.90 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 170 | 170 | 170 | 224 |
| Torque | |||
| 170 | 170 | 170 | 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) | |||
| 8.50 seconds | 8.50 seconds | 8.10 seconds | 6.90 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.70 seconds | 16.70 seconds | 16.00 seconds | 15.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 83 mph | 83 mph | 80 mph | 85 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.80 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 59 mph | 59 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 | |||
| 3250.00 lbs | 3300.00 lbs | 3360.00 lbs | 3440.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4480.00 lbs | 4480.00 lbs | 4480.00 lbs | 4525.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
| 2400.00 lbs. | 2400.00 lbs. | 2400.00 lbs. | 2400.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 103.00 in | 103.00 in | 103.00 in | 103.00 in |
| Front track | |||
| 60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.20 | 17.20 | 17.20 | 17.20 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 43.10 in | 43.10 in | 43.10 in | 43.10 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 38.00 in | 38.00 in | 38.00 in | 38.00 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 41.60 in | 40.00 in | 40.00 in | 40.00 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 40.40 in | 37.70 in | 37.70 in | 37.70 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 52.90 in | 52.90 in | 52.90 in | 52.90 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 52.70 in | 52.70 in | 52.70 in | 52.70 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 56.10 in | 56.10 in | 56.10 in | 56.10 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 55.60 in | 55.60 in | 55.60 in | 55.60 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 33.50 cu.ft. | 30.80 cu.ft. | 30.80 cu.ft. | 30.80 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 68.30 cu.ft. | 63.00 cu.ft. | 63.00 cu.ft. | 63.00 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 108 cu.ft. | 102 cu.ft. | 102 cu.ft. | 102 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 16.90 gal. | 16.90 gal. | 16.90 gal. | 16.90 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length |
| 179.50 in |
| Exterior body width |
| 70.10 in |
| Exterior height |
| 66.90 in |
| Horsepower |
| 224 |
| Torque |
| 226 |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant |
| 3761 |
| Fuel economy - city |
| 19 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway |
| 24 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
| 6.90 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
| 15.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
| 85 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
| 0.80 |
| Slalom speed |
| 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
| 3.92/3.11 " |
| Curb weight |
| 3460.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
| 4525.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight |
| 2400.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
| 103.00 in |
| Front track |
| 60.20 " |
| Rear track |
| 60.20 " |
| Turning radius |
| 17.20 |
| Front legroom |
| 43.10 in |
| Rear legroom |
| 38.00 in |
| Front headroom |
| 40.00 in |
| Rear headroom |
| 37.70 in |
| Front hip room |
| 52.90 in |
| Rear hip room |
| 52.70 in |
| Front shoulder room |
| 56.10 in |
| Rear shoulder room |
| 55.60 in |
| Luggage volume |
| 30.80 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
| 63.00 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume |
| 102 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
| 16.90 gal. |
| Payload |
| 900 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient |
| 0.38 |
Interior Features
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 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 |
| 2861 |
| 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 |
| Trip computer |
| 2918 |
| Low fuel warning |
| 2923 |
| Exterior temperature display |
| 2927 |
| Lighting - glovebox |
| 2929 |
| 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 |
| 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
| 2959 |
| Steering wheel material |
| 2972 |
| Cargo net |
| 3783 |
| Ashtray |
| 3785 |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard |
| 4179 |
Exterior Features
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Front tires | |||
| P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 16" steel | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" machined aluminum |
| 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 | – |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Antenna |
| 3394 |
| Body material |
| 3406 |
| Paint |
| 3412 |
| Grille trim |
| 3436 |
| Fog/driving lights |
| 3445 |
| Door count |
| 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
| 3450 |
| Tinted windows |
| 3460 |
| Rear window type |
| 3462 |
| Mirrors |
| 3470 |
| Heated door mirrors |
| 3479 |
| Sunroof |
| 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass |
| Spoiler |
| 3480 |
| Front tires |
| P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
| 17" machined aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
| 3488 |
| Windshield wipers - front |
| 3496 |
| Rear window wipers |
| 3497 |
| Bodyside mouldings |
| 3793 |
| Roof rack |
| 3798 |
| Mud flaps |
| 3804 |
| Roof rails |
| 4009 |
| Rear step bumper |
| 4055 |
Seats
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Front seat type | |||
| 2989 | 2989 | 2989 | 2989 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 3002 | 3005 | 3005 | 3002 |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 3012 | 3012 | 3012 | 3012 |
| Front armrests | |||
| 3021 | 3021 | 3021 | 3021 |
| Front head restraints | |||
| 3026 | 3026 | 3026 | 3026 |
| Rear seats | |||
| 3051 | 3051 | 3051 | 3051 |
| Rear armrest | |||
| 3072 | 3072 | 3072 | 3072 |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3080 | 3080 | 3080 | 3080 |
| Seat trim | |||
| 3092 | 3092 | 3101 | 3092 |
| Lumbar support | |||
| 3018 | 3018 | – | – |
| Heated front seats | |||
| 3030 | 3030 | – | – |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Front seat type |
| 2989 |
| 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 |
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Radio | |||
| 3139 | 3139 | 3139 | 3139 |
| CD player | |||
| 3170 | 3170 | 3169 | 3169 |
| MP3 capability | |||
| 3186 | 3186 | 3186 | 3186 |
| Auxiliary input jack | |||
| 3188 | 3188 | 3188 | 3188 |
| Speakers | |||
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | |||
| 3196 | 3196 | 3196 | 3196 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | |||
| 3212 | 3212 | 3212 | 3212 |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |||
| 3192 | 3192 | 3192 | – |
| Navigation system | |||
| 3207 | – | – | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | – | – | – |
| Equalizer | |||
| 4076 | – | – | – |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Radio |
| 3139 |
| CD player |
| 3169 |
| MP3 capability |
| 3186 |
| Auxiliary input jack |
| 3188 |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
| 3192 |
| Speakers |
| 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
| 3196 |
| Navigation system |
| 3207 |
| 1st row LCD screen |
| 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
| 3212 |
| Equalizer |
| 4076 |
Safety and Security Features
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Airbags, frontal |
| 3214 |
| Door curb lights |
| 2 |
Mechanical Features
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 4.11 | 4.11 | 4.44 | 4.11 |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Engine |
| 4759 |
| Engine - valvetrain |
| 3500 |
| Recommended fuel |
| 3507 |
| Brakes |
| 3509 |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| 3517 |
| Brake assist |
| 3520 |
| Drive type |
| 3526 |
| Exhaust |
| 3542 |
| Steering |
| 3544 |
| Speed sensitive steering |
| 3551 |
| Suspension tuning |
| 3562 |
| Front suspension type |
| 3574 |
| Front anti-roll bar |
| 3577 |
| Front shocks |
| 3586 |
| Front springs |
| 3602 |
| Rear suspension type |
| 3610 |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
| 3620 |
| Rear shocks |
| 3629 |
| Rear springs |
| 3646 |
| Electronic stability system |
| 3665 |
| Sequential shift control |
| 3708 |
| Axle ratio |
| 4.11 |
| Turbocharger |
| 3807 |
| Engine block heater |
| 3812 |
| Remote vehicle starting system |
| 3814 |
Other Specs
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 5200 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 4400 | 4400 | 4400 | 2800 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2400 lbs. | 2400 lbs. | 2400 lbs. | 2400 lbs. |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Horsepower rpm |
| 5200 |
| Torque rpm |
| 2800 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
| 2400 lbs. |