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Engines & Power

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Forester 2.5 X

Forester 2.5i

Standard Engine 2.4L 162 hp I4 2.5L 173 hp H4 2.5L 170 hp H4
Horsepower 162 @ 5800 RPM 173 @ 6000 RPM 170 @ 5800 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 164 @ 4250 RPM 166 @ 4400 RPM 174 @ 4100 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 16/DOHC 16/SOHC 16/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2359 2457 2498
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.46 X 3.82 3.92 X 3.11 3.70 X 3.54
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/EFI Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

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Forester 2.5 X

Forester 2.5i

Standard Transmission 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive 5-Speed Manual Overdrive 6-Speed Manual Overdrive

Payload & Towing

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Forester 2.5 X

Forester 2.5i

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 107.80 95.40 113.10
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 31.70 30.70 34.40
Standard Towing (lb.) No data 2400 1500
Max Towing (lb.) No data 2400 2400
Standard Payload (lb.) No data 1010 900
Max Payload (lb.) No data 1010 900
Standard GVWR (lb.) No data 4150 4480
Max GVWR (lb.) No data 4150 4480

Braking & Traction

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Forester 2.5 X

Forester 2.5i

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A Std. Std.
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A N/A N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance N/A N/A Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Locking Differential N/A Std. N/A
Traction Control N/A N/A Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. N/A Std.
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