2016 Subaru Forester - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
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2.0-liter Turbocharged Subaru Boxer 4-cylinder |
2.5-liter Subaru Boxer 4-cylinder |
| Availability |
2.0XT |
2.5i |
| Construction |
4-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled, horizontally opposed (Boxer) aluminum cylinder heads and block |
4-cylinder, horizontally opposed
(Boxer) aluminum cylinder heads and
block |
| Displacement (cc) |
1,998 |
2,498 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) |
86 x 86 |
94 x 90 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) |
250 @ 5600 |
170 @ 5800 |
| Torque ( lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
258 @ 2000-4800 |
174 @ 4100 |
| Compression ratio |
10.6:1 |
10.0:1 |
| Valve System |
Chain driven Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder, Subaru Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) |
Chain driven Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder, Subaru Active Valve Control System (AVCS) |
| Fuel requirement |
Premium (93 AKI) recommended |
Regular, 87 AKI min |
| Fuel Injection |
Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), turbocharger with intercooler |
Sequential multi-port fuel injection (MFI);; cylinder head-mounted injectors; Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) |
| Emission control |
Tier 2 BIN 5 Low Emission Vehicle (LEV II) standard, 50-state certified |
PZEV |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) |
15.9 |
15.9 |
EPA Fuel Economy
(city / hwy / comb)
(mpg) |
Manual |
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22 / 29 / 25 |
| CVT |
23 / 28 / 25 |
24 / 32 / 27 |
| Transmission (:1) |
CVT |
CVT |
6-speed Manual |
| Availability |
2.0XT Models - Standard |
2.5i Models - Standard |
2.5i Models - Optional |
| Description |
Lineartronic® CVT features 6-speed and 8speed manual
modes |
Lineartronic® CVT |
6-speed manual |
| Ratio Range |
3.505 - 0.611
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3.581 - 0.570 |
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| SI-DRIVE paddle shift ratios below, 6-
speeds for “I” and “S” modes and 8
speeds for “S Sharp” mode |
| 1st |
3.505 |
3.505 |
- |
3.454 |
| 2nd |
2.238 |
2.270 |
- |
1.888 |
| 3rd |
1.641 |
1.752 |
- |
1.296 |
| 4th |
1.194 |
1.417 |
- |
0.972 |
| 5th |
0.880 |
1.170 |
- |
0.780 |
| 6th |
0.611 |
0.968 |
- |
0.695 |
| 7th |
- |
0.785 |
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- |
| 8th |
- |
0.611 |
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- |
| Reverse |
2.345 |
3.667 |
3.636 |
| Final Drive |
4.111 |
3.700 |
4.444 |
| Manual transmission AWD |
Continuous AllWheel Drive with viscouscoupling locking center differential |
| Automatic transmission AWD |
Active All-Wheel Drive with electronically managed continuously variable
hydraulic transfer clutch; high-line models feature X-Mode enhanced control
system |
| Stability / traction control |
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with all-wheel, all-speed traction control |
| Exterior Dimensions
& Capacities |
2016 Subaru Forester |
| Length (in.) |
180.9 |
| Height (in.) |
Without roof rails |
66.4 |
| With roof rails |
68.2 |
| Width (in.) |
70.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
103.9 |
Track (in.)
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Front |
60.9 |
| Rear |
61.1 |
| Approach angle |
23.0° |
| Departure angle |
25.0° |
| Ramp breakover angle |
21.0° |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
8.7 |
| Interior Dimensions |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
| Seating capacity |
5 Passenger |
| 2 |
3 |
| Head Room (in.) |
With moonroof |
40.0 |
37.5 |
| Without moonroof |
41.4 |
39.8 |
| Legroom (in.) |
43.0 |
38.0 |
| Shoulder room (in.) |
57.0 |
56.5 |
| Hip room (in.) |
53.9 |
53.0 |
| Cargo capacity (cu. ft.) |
Rear seats up |
34.4 (31.5 with moonroof) |
| Rear seats down |
74.7 (68.5 with moonroof) |
| Cargo liftover height (in.) |
28.6 |
| Cargo area height (in.) |
With moonroof |
31.9 |
| Without moonroof |
34.8 |
| Max. load floor length (in.) |
Rear seatback down |
71.9 |
| Rear seatbacks seatback up |
37.1 |
| EPA passenger
volume (cu. ft.) |
With moonroof |
103.3 |
| Without moonroof |
108.3 |
| Suspension |
2016 Subaru Forester |
| Type |
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 |
| Steering |
2016 Subaru Forester |
| Type |
Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering (EPAS) |
| Overall Ratio |
15.5:1 |
| Turns (lock to lock) |
3.1 |
| Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.) |
34.8 |
| Wheels and Tires |
2016 Subaru Forester |
| 2.5i - Standard |
Wheels |
Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| Material |
5-spoke wheels |
| Tires |
Size |
225/60 R17 98H |
| Type |
All-season tires |
2.5i Premium / 2.5i Limited - standard
2.5i - Optional |
Tires |
Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| Material |
Aluminum-alloy wheels |
| Tires |
Size |
225/60 R17 98H |
| Type |
All-season tires |
| 2.5i Touring |
Wheels |
Size |
18 x 7.0 |
| Material |
Aluminum-alloy wheels, high luster silver finish |
| Tires |
Size |
225/55 R18 97H |
| Type |
All-season tires |
| 2.0XT Premium / 2.0 XT Touring |
Tires |
Size |
18 x 7.0 |
| Material |
Aluminum-alloy wheels, dark gray with machined finish |
| Tires |
Size |
225/55 R18 97H |
| Type |
All-season tires |
| Brakes |
2016 Subaru Forester |
| Type |
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and 4-channel / 4-sensor ABS and Brake Assist |
| Front |
2.5i |
Type |
ventilated discs dual-piston
calipers |
| Size (in.) |
11.6 |
| 2.0XT |
Type |
ventilated discs dualpiston
calipers |
| Size (in.) |
12.4 |
| Rear |
2.5i |
Type |
solid discs, singlepiston
calipers |
| Size (in.) |
10.8 |
| 2.0XT |
Type |
ventilated discs, singlepiston
calipers |
| Size (in.) |
10.9 |
| Weights, Capacities & Trailer Towing |
2016 Subaru Forester |
| Curb Weight, (lbs) |
2.0XT Premium |
CVT |
3624 |
| 2.0XT Touring |
CVT |
3651 |
| 2.5i |
CVT |
3366 |
| 6-speed manual |
3296 |
| 2.5i Premium |
CVT |
3391 |
| 6-speed manual |
3318 |
| 2.5i Limited |
CVT |
3419 |
| 2.5i Touring |
CVT |
3444 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) |
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Up to 1500 |
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