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2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X
General
Location of final assembly Gunma, Japan
Body style 4-door SUV
EPA size class 4WD sport/utility
Drivetrain layout Front engine, AWD
Airbags Dual front, front side, f/r side curtain
Powertrain
Engine type 180o flat-4, alum block/heads
Bore x stroke, in 3.92 x 3.11
Displacement, ci/L 150/2.5
Compression ratio 10.1:1
Valve gear SOHC, 4 valves/cyl, VVT
Fuel induction SFI etc.
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm 170 @ 6000
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm 170 @ 4400
Transmission type FHI/Jatco 4-speed automatic
1st 2.79:1
2nd 1.55:1
3rd 1.00:1
4th 0.69:1
Reverse 2.27:1
Axle ratio 4.44:1
Final drive ratio 3.08:1
Indicated rpm @ 60 mph 2450
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase, in 103
Length, in 179.5
Width, in 70.1
Height, in 65.9
Track, f/r, in 58.5/60.4
Headroom, f/r, in 41.6/40.4
Legroom, f/r, in 43.1/38.0
Shoulder room, f/r, in 56.1/55.6
Cargo volume, behind 1st/2nd row, cu ft 68.3/33.5
Width bet wheelhousings, in 42.2
Ground clearance, in 8.7
Approach/departure angle, deg 24.8/24.8
Load lift height, in 24.7
Base curb weight/as tested, lb 3140/3308
Weight distribution, f/r, % 54.9/45.1
Max payload capacity, lb 1340
GVWR, lb 4480
GCWR, lb 6660
Max towing capacity, lb 2400
Fuel capacity, gal 16.9
Chassis
Construction Unibody
Suspension, f/r Independent, struts, coil spring, anti-roll bar/independent, A-arms, coil spring, anti-roll bar
Steering type Rack-and-pinion
Ratio 16.5:1
Turns, lock to lock 3.2
Turning circle, ft 34.4
Brakes, front/rear 11.7-in vented disc/11.3-in disc, ABS
Wheels 17x7.0-in alloy
Tires P255/55R17 Yokohama Geolandar G95
Load/speed rating 95H
Performance
Acceleration, sec
0-30 3.1
0-40 4.9
0-50 7.4
0-60 9.9
0-70 13.1
0-80 17.9
Quarter mile, sec @ mph 17.4 @ 78.4
Braking, 60-0, ft 129
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy, mpg 20/26
As-tested fuel economy, mpg 20.1
CO2 emissions 0.87 lb/mile
Price
Base price $22,340
Options $800
Price as tested $23,140
On sale Currently


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