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Check our Buying Guide for a review, specs, and pictures of the 2009 Subaru Forester.
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| 2009 Subaru Forester SUV | | |
| Layout: |
| front-engine / AWD |
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| Weight [lbs]: |
| Curb weight: |
3,250 - 3,460 |
| Max. towing capacity: |
2,400 |
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| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: |
16.9 |
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| Steering: |
| Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
| Turning Circle [ft.]: |
34.4 |
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| Suspension: |
| Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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| Brakes: |
| Front: 11.7 in. power-assisted vented discs |
| Rear: 11.3 in. power-assisted discs |
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| Engines & Transmissions | | |
| Type: |
Flat-4; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: |
SOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Displacement: |
2,457 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
99.5 x 79.0 |
| Compression Ratio: |
10.0:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
170 at 6,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
170 at 4,400 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
20 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
26 |
| Available with: |
2.5 X models |
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| Type: |
Flat-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT |
| Displacement: |
2,457 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
99.5 x 79.0 |
| Compression Ratio: |
8.4:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
224 at 5,200 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
226 at 2,800 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
19 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
24 |
| Available with: |
2.5 XT models |
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| Transmissions: |
| Type: |
5-speed manual |
| Ratios: |
3.45, 2.06, 1.45, 1.09, 0.78 |
| Final Drive: |
4.11 |
| Available with: |
2.5X |
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| Type: |
4-speed automatic |
| Ratios: |
2.79, 1.55, 1.00, 0.69 |
| Final Drive: |
4.44 |
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| Exterior Dimensions | | |
| Length [in.]: |
179.5 |
| Width [in.]: |
70.1 |
| Height [in.]: |
65.9 (2.5 X)
66.9
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| Wheelbase [in.]: |
103.0 |
| Front Track [in.]: |
60.2 |
| Rear Track [in.]: |
60.2 |
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| Ground Clear. [in.]: |
8.7 (2.5 X models)
8.9 (2.5 XT models)
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| Approach Angle [in.]: |
24.8 |
| Departure Angle [in.]: |
24.8 |
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| Interior Dimensions | | |
| Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
107.6 |
| Seating Capacity: |
5 |
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| Headroom |
| Front Headroom [in.]: |
41.6 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: |
40.4 |
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| Legroom |
| Front Legroom [in.]: |
43.1 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: |
38.0 |
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| Shoulderroom |
| Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
56.1 |
| R. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
55.6 |
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| Hiproom |
| Front Hiproom [in.]: |
52.9 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: |
52.7 |
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| Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
33.5
68.3 (rear seats folded) |
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| NHTSA Crash Test | | |
| Frontal Impact |
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| Side Impact |
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