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Subaru Forester
2021 Subaru Forester
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$24,795
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Suzuki Grand Vitara
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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$19,949
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N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Subaru Forester
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Rear View Driving
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Dashboard
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Rear Angle View
Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
166 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
162 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
N/A
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,449 lbs
3,468 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,500 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
22 MPG
City
26 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 Tons/yr
8.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
431.6 miles
330.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
547.8 miles
452.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.1 in
175.8 in
Height
67.5 in
66.3 in
Max Width
71.5 in
71.3 in
Front Width
61.6 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
61.8 in
61.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
103.9 in
Ground Clearance
8.7 in
7.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43.3 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.2 in
40 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.2 in
56.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.1 in
55.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.4 in
37.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.6 in
38.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.2 in
54.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.6 in
44 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
76.1 ft³
70.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
31.1 ft³
28.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
31.1 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr
Turning Diameter
35.4 ft
36.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
16" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
16" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/60HR17
P225/70R16
Rear Tire
P225/60HR17
P225/70R16
Spare Tire
Compact
P225/70R16

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Horizon Blue Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Jasper Green Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Gray, Cloth Upholstery
  • Beige, Cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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