Compare 2017 Subaru Forester specifications by trim levels

Forester is a 5-seat SUV from Subaru, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $22,595 to $34,295, the Subaru Forester faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Encore, Ford Escape.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Subaru Forester has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Subaru Forester boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 28 to 32 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.70mm x 181.50mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2017 Subaru Forester

  • Fuel Tank: 15.9 gal

  • Wheelbase: 103.9 in

  • MPG: 22 city/29 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec

  • Ground clearance: 8.7 in

  • Engine: 2.5L H-4

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 181.5 x 70.7 x 66.4



2017 Subaru Forester Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Subaru Forester is offered in 6 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

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 2.5L H-4,2.0L H-4 DOHC

    • Horsepower 170 hp @ 1959 –
      250 hp @ 1932

    • Torque 174 lb-ft. @ 4,000 –
      258 lb-ft. @ 2,000

    • Transmission 6-spd man w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.3 - 7.5 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15 - 16 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 181.5 in

    • Width 70.7 in

    • Height 66.4 in

    • Wheelbase 103.9 in

    • GVWR 4480 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Ground clearance 8.7 in

    • Turning radius 17.4 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Luggage capacity 34.4 ft

    • Cargo capacity 74.7 cu.ft

    • Seats 5

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 15.9 gal

    • City 22 - 24 mpg

    • Combined 26 - 28 mpg

    • Highway 28 - 32 mpg

    • Highway range 445.2 - 508.8 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles



Specifications

2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

Exterior length
181.5 in 181.5 in 181.5 in 181.5 in
Exterior body width
70.7 in 70.7 in 70.7 in 70.7 in
Exterior height
66.4 in 68.2 in 68.2 in 68.2 in
Horsepower
170 hp 170 hp 170 hp 250 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft. 174 lb-ft. 174 lb-ft. 258 lb-ft.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4480 lbs 4480 lbs 4480 lbs 4652 lbs
Wheelbase
103.9 in 103.9 in 103.9 in 103.9 in
Turning radius
17.4 '' 17.4 '' 17.4 '' 17.4 ''
Ground clearance
8.7 in 8.7 in 8.7 in 8.7 in
Front legroom
43.0 in 43.0 in 43.0 in 43.0 in
Rear legroom
38.0 in 38.0 in 38.0 in 38.0 in
Front headroom
41 in 41 in 40 in 40 in
Rear headroom
40 in 40 in 38 in 38 in
Front hip room
54 in 54 in 54 in 54 in
Rear hip room
53 in 53 in 53 in 53 in
Front shoulder room
57 in 57 in 57 in 57 in
Rear shoulder room
57 in 57 in 57 in 57 in

2.5i Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

Exterior length
181.5 in 181.5 in
Exterior body width
70.7 in 70.7 in
Exterior height
68.2 in 68.2 in
Horsepower
170 hp 250 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft. 258 lb-ft.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4480 lbs 4652 lbs
Wheelbase
103.9 in 103.9 in
Turning radius
17.4 '' 17.4 ''
Ground clearance
8.7 in 8.7 in
Front legroom
43.0 in 43.0 in
Rear legroom
38.0 in 38.0 in
Front headroom
40 in 40 in
Rear headroom
38 in 38 in
Front hip room
54 in 54 in
Rear hip room
53 in 53 in
Front shoulder room
57 in 57 in
Rear shoulder room
57 in 57 in

Interior Features

2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

Air conditioning, front
manual automatic automatic automatic
Clock
in-dash in-dash in-dash in-dash
Cupholders
front front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
urethane urethane leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
driver driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night day-night
Fuel door release
mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical
Remote trunk release
power
Seatback storage pockets
1 1 2 1
Steering wheel material
urethane urethane leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
Lighter elements
front front front front
Auxiliary visors
dual dual dual dual

2.5i Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-dash in-dash
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
12V DC power outlet
3 3
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power
Rear windows
power power
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
digital/analog digital/analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night
Fuel door release
mechanical mechanical
Remote trunk release
power power
Seatback storage pockets
2 2
Steering wheel material
leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
Lighter elements
front front
Auxiliary visors
dual dual

Exterior Features

2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

Antenna
integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof
Body material
galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
with chrome bar with chrome bar with chrome bar chrome
Fog/driving lights
front front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
liftgate liftgate power liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows
light deep deep deep
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
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
Spoiler
lip lip lip
Wheels
17 steel 17 machined w/painted accents aluminum 17 machined w/painted accents aluminum 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger

2.5i Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

Antenna
integrated roof integrated roof
Body material
galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
with chrome bar chrome
Fog/driving lights
front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
power liftgate power liftgate
Tinted windows
deep deep
Rear window type
fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass
Spoiler
lip lip
Wheels
18 silver aluminum 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval fixed interval
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Bodyside insert
chrome chrome

Seats

2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
6-way 8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way
Lumbar support
driver driver driver
Front armrests
center center center sliding center sliding
Front head restraints
adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
cloth cloth leather cloth

2.5i Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

Front seat type
bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way 4-way
Lumbar support
driver driver
Front armrests
center sliding center sliding
Front head restraints
adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver driver
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
leather leather

Entertainment System

2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

Radio
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
4 6 6 6
Amplifier
440W Harman-Kardon
Navigation system
yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 2 2 2

2.5i Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
8 harman/kardon 8 harman/kardon
Amplifier
440W Harman-Kardon 440W Harman-Kardon
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 2
Equalizer
automatic automatic

Safety and Security Features

2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
auto off auto off fully automatic auto off
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Airbags, knee protection
driver driver driver driver
Lane departure warning
EyeSight EyeSight
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
STARLINK STARLINK STARLINK STARLINK

2.5i Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front
Headlights
LED low/high beam LED low/high beam
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic
Door curb lights
2 2
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Airbags, knee protection
driver driver
Lane departure warning
EyeSight EyeSight
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
STARLINK STARLINK

Mechanical Features

2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

Engine
2.5L H-4 2.5L H-4 2.5L H-4 2.0L H-4
Recommended fuel
regular unleaded regular unleaded regular unleaded premium unleaded
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
all-wheel drive all-wheel drive all-wheel drive all-wheel drive
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular sport
Front suspension type
strut strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
double wishbone double wishbone double wishbone double wishbone
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Transmission
6-spd man w/OD 6-spd man w/OD Lineartronic 6-spd CVT w/OD Lineartronic 8-spd CVT w/OD
Axle ratio
4.44 4.44 3.70 4.11
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo
4WD shift
electronic electronic

2.5i Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

Engine
2.5L H-4 2.0L H-4
Recommended fuel
regular unleaded premium unleaded
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
all-wheel drive all-wheel drive
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular sport
Front suspension type
strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil
Rear suspension type
double wishbone double wishbone
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil
Transmission
Lineartronic 6-spd CVT w/OD Lineartronic 8-spd CVT w/OD
Axle ratio
3.70 4.11
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo
4WD shift
electronic electronic

Other Specs

2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive

Luggage capacity
34.4 cu.ft. 34.4 cu.ft. 31.5 cu.ft. 31.5 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
74.7 cu.ft. 74.7 cu.ft. 68.5 cu.ft. 68.5 cu.ft.
Base engine size
2.5 liters 2.5 liters 2.5 liters 2.0 liters
Base engine type
H-4 H-4 H-4 H-4
Horsepower rpm
5,800 5,800 5,800 5,600
Torque rpm
4,000 4,000 4,000 2,000
Fuel tank capacity
15.9 gal. 15.9 gal. 15.9 gal. 15.9 gal.
EPA mileage estimates
22 City / 29 Hwy 22 City / 29 Hwy 24 City / 32 Hwy 23 City / 28 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front front front front
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front front front front
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Tires
P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside moldings
body-colored body-colored body-colored body-colored
Maximum towing capacity
1,500 lbs. 1,500 lbs. 1,500 lbs. 1,500 lbs.

2.5i Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

2.0XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive

Luggage capacity
31.5 cu.ft. 31.5 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
68.5 cu.ft. 68.5 cu.ft.
Base engine size
2.5 liters 2.0 liters
Base engine type
H-4 H-4
Horsepower rpm
5,800 5,600
Torque rpm
4,000 2,000
Fuel tank capacity
15.9 gal. 15.9 gal.
EPA mileage estimates
24 City / 32 Hwy 23 City / 28 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front front
Lighting - dome light
fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front front
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
60/unlimited 60/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000
Tires
P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside moldings
body-colored body-colored
Maximum towing capacity
1,500 lbs. 1,500 lbs.