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2009 Subaru Forester specifications
Body
Generic Type: SUV
Vehicle Size: Small
Rear Roof Profile: Wagon
No Side Doors: 4
Convertible Top: No
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
Diameter - Front: 11.7 in
Diameter - Rear: 11.3 in
ABS: Std
EBD: Std
Chassis
Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Position: Front
Driveline
Driven Wheels: AWD
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 16.9 gal
Engine
Configuration: H
Cylinders: 4
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Displacement: 2.5 l ( 2457 cc )
Max. Power: 170 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 6000
Max. Torque: 170 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 4400
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3360 lb
Wheelbase: 103 in ( 103.0 in )
Height - Body: 65.9 in
Width - Body: 70.1 in
Length: 179.5 in
Front Track: 60.2 in
Rear Track: 60.2 in
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 20
EPA Hwy (mpg): 26
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 40 in ( 40.0 in )
Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.7 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 56.1 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 55.6 in
Hip Room - 1st Row: 52.9 in
Hip Room - 2nd Row: 52.7 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 43.1 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 38 in ( 38.0 in )
Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 3
Cargo Volume: 30.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume + 1: 63 cu ft ( 63.0 cu ft )
Powertrain
Powertrain: Internal Combustion
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type: Double A-arm
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Forward Gears: 4
Utility
Cargo Access: Hatch
Max. Towing Capacity: 2400 lb
Wheels / Tires
Tire Size F (,R): 225/55R17