2017 Subaru Forester®

Specifications
Engine 2.5i Models 2.0XT Models
Configuration 4-cylinder, horizontally opposed 4-cylinder, turbocharged and
(Boxer) aluminum cylinder heads and intercooled, horizontally opposed
block (Boxer) aluminum cylinder heads and
block
Displacement 2,498 cc 1,998 cc
Bore x Stroke 94 mm x 90 mm 86 mm x 86 mm
Compression ratio 10.0:1 10.6:1
Horsepower 170 @ 5,800 rpm 250 @ 5,600 rpm*
Torque lb.-ft. 174 @ 4,100 rpm 258 @ 2,000-4,800 rpm
Valvetrain Chain driven Double Overhead Chain driven Double Overhead
Camshafts (DOHC), four valves per Camshafts (DOHC), four valves per
cylinder, Subaru Active Valve Control cylinder, Subaru Dual Active Valve
System (AVCS) Control System (DAVCS)
Fuel/Induction Sequential multi-port fuel injection Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI),
(MFI); cylinder head-mounted injectors; Electronic Throttle Control (ETC),
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) turbocharger with intercooler
Fuel requirement Regular, 87 AKI min. Premium (93 AKI) recommended for
maximum performance
Emission control PZEV on all North American models. Tier 2 BIN 5 Low Emission Vehicle
(LEV II) standard, 50-state certified
Drivetrain
Transmission 6-speed manual standard for 2.5i
Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission) optional or standard for
2.5i and standard for all 2.0XT models; features 6-speed and 8-speed manual
modes on 2.0XT.
M/T AWD System Continuous All-Wheel Drive with viscous-coupling locking center differential
A/T AWD System Active All-Wheel Drive with electronically managed continuously variable
hydraulic transfer clutch; X-Mode enhanced control system on all models
Stability/traction Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with all-wheel, all-speed traction control
control
Transmission ratios 2.5i models 2.0XT
6-speed manual CVT CVT
Ratio range: Ratio range: 3.505 – 0.611
3.581 – 0.570 SI-DRIVE paddle shift ratios below, 6-
speeds for “I” and “S” modes and 8
speeds for “S Sharp” mode
1 3.454 3.505 3.505
2 1.888 2.238 2.270
3 1.296 1.641 1.752
4 0.972 1.194 1.417
5 0.780 0.880 1.170
6 0.695 0.611 0.968
7 -- -- 0.785
8 -- -- 0.611
R 3.636 3.667 2.345
Final drive ratio 4.444 3.700 4.111
Chassis Unitized body construction, Ring-shaped Frame Reinforcement safety structure
Suspension 4-wheel independent; sport-tuned on 2.0XT with higher-rate springs than 2.5i
models (10% higher in front, 20% rear), plus special chassis reinforcements
Front MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Double wishbone with pillow ball joint mount, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Brakes Power-assisted 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and
4-channel / 4-sensor ABS and Brake Assist
Front 11.6-in. ventilated discs dual-piston 12.4-in. ventilated discs dual-piston
calipers calipers
Rear 10.8-in. solid discs, single-piston 10.9-in. ventilated discs, single-piston
calipers calipers
Steering Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering (EPAS)
Ratio 14.0:1
Turns, lock-to-lock 3.1
Turning circle 34.8 ft.
Wheels 2.5i: 17 x 7-in. steel 18 x 7-in. alloy
Premium and Limited and optional for
base trim: 17 x 7-in. alloy
2.5i Touring: 18 x 7-in. alloy
Tires 225/60 R17 98H M+S all-season 225/55 R18 97H M+S all-season
2.5i Touring: 225/55 R18 97H M+S all-
season
Exterior Dimensions
(in./mm)
Wheelbase 103.9 / 2,640
Length 181.5 / 4,610
Width 70.7 / 1,795
Height With roof rail: 68.2 / 1,735 without roof rail: 66.4 / 1,687
Track 60.9 / 1,547
61.1 / 1,552
Ground clearance 8.7 / 220
Angle of approach 23.0 deg.
Angle of departure 25.0 deg.
Ramp breakover angle 21.0 deg.
Base curb weight 2.5i 6-speed manual: 3,322 lbs. 2.0XT Premium: 3,653
(lbs.) 2.5i CVT: 3,395 2.0XT Touring: 3,686
2.5i Premium 6-speed: 3,349
2.5i Premium: 3,422
2.5i Limited: 3,455
2.5i Touring: 3,479
Interior Dimensions
in.
Headroom Front: 41.4 Rear: 39.8
Headroom (w/sunroof) Front: 40.0 Rear: 37.5
Legroom Front: 43.0 Rear: 38.0
Hip room (f/r) Front: 53.9 Rear: 53.0
Shoulder room (f/r) Front: 57.0 Rear: 56.5
Max. load floor length Rear seatbacks seatback up: 37.1
Rear seatback down: 71.9
Cargo area height 34.8 With moonroof: 31.9
Cargo area liftover 28.6
height
Width between 42.2
wheelhouses
 EPA passenger 108.3 cu-ft W ith moonroof: 103.3 cu-ft
volume
Cargo volume Rear seatbacks up: 34.4 cu-ft / Rear seatbacks down: 74.7 cu-ft
With moonroof: 31.5 cu-ft / 68.5 cu-ft
Towing capacity Up to 1,500 lbs.
EPA estimated fuel 2.5i 2.0XT
economy
City/highway/combined 6-sp. manual: 22/28/24 CVT: 23/27/25
CVT: 26/32/28
Fuel capacity 15.9 gal.
* W ith 93 AKI premium fuel