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2009 Sport/Utility Of The Year: Subaru Forester
| | 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X | 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, AWD | Front engine, AWD | | Engine type | Flat-4, alum block/heads | Turbo flat-4, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 149.9 cu in/2457 cc | 149.9 cu in/2457 cc | | Compression ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.4:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 170 hp @ 6000 rpm | 224 hp @ 5200 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 170 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 226 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | | Weight to power | 19.5 lb/hp | 15.3 lb/hp | | Transmission | 4-speed auto | 4-speed auto | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 4.44:1/3.08:1/-- | 4.44:1/3.08:1/-- | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.5:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3.2 | 3.2 | | Brakes, f;r | 11.7-in vented disc; 11.3-in disc, ABS | 11.7-in vented disc; 11.3-in disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 7.0 x 17 in, cast aluminum | 7.0 x 17 in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 225/55R17 95H M+S, Yokohama Geolander G95 | 225/55R17 95H M+S, Yokohama Geolander G95 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.0 in | | Track, f/r | 60.2/60.2 in | 60.2/60.2 in | | Length x width x height | 179.5 x 70.1 x 66.9 in | 179.5 x 70.1 x 66.9 in | | Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.9 in | | Apprch/depart angle | 24.8/24.8 deg | 24.8/24.8 deg | | Turning circle | 34.4 ft | 34.4 ft | | Curb weight | 3308 lb | 3447 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 55/45% | 56/44% | | Towing capacity | 2400 lb | 2400 lb | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 41.6/40.4 in | 40.0/37.7 in | | Legroom, f/r | 43.1/38.0 in | 43.1/38.0 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 56.1/55.6 in | 56.1/55.6 in | | Cargo vol behind, f/r | 68.3/33.5 cu ft | 63.0/30.8 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 3.1 sec | 2.2 sec | | 0-40 | 4.9 | 3.5 | | 0-50 | 7.4 | 5.3 | | 0-60 | 9.9 | 7.2 | | 0-70 | 13.1 | 9.4 | | 0-80 | 17.9 | 12.6 | | 0-90 | N/A | 16.3 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 5.1 sec | 3.8 sec | | Quarter mile | 2.4 | 2.2 | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 129 ft | 131 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.78 g (avg) | 0.78 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 28.8 sec @ 0.56 g (avg) | 28.1 sec @ 0.60 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2450 rpm | 2250 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $20,660 | $28,860 | | Price as tested | $23,140 | $31,523 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 16.9 gal | 16.9 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 20/26 mpg | 19/24 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 0.87 lb/mile | 0.93 lb/mile | | MT fuel economy | 20.1 mpg | 16.0 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Regular | Premium |
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