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Engines & Power

Explorer Base FWD

Traverse LS FWD

Forester 2.5i

Standard Engine 3.5L 290 hp V6 3.6L 281 hp V6 2.5L 170 hp H4
Horsepower 290 @ 6500 RPM 281 @ 6300 RPM 170 @ 5800 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 255 @ 4000 RPM 266 @ 3400 RPM 174 @ 4100 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 24/DOHC 24/DOHC 16/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 3497 3564 2498
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.64 X 3.41 3.70 X 3.37 3.70 X 3.54
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 11.3:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/DI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Explorer Base FWD

Traverse LS FWD

Forester 2.5i

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

Payload & Towing

Explorer Base FWD

Traverse LS FWD

Forester 2.5i

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 151.70 154.00 113.10
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 21.00 24.40 34.40
Standard Towing (lb.) 2000 2000 1500
Max Towing (lb.) 5000 5200 2400
Standard Payload (lb.) No data No data 900
Max Payload (lb.) No data No data 900
Standard GVWR (lb.) 6160 6411 4480
Max GVWR (lb.) 6160 6411 4480

Braking & Traction

Explorer Base FWD

Traverse LS FWD

Forester 2.5i

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

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