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Engines & Power

Forester 2.5X

Sportage Base FWD

Forester 2.5i

Standard Engine 2.5L 170 hp H4 2.4L 176 hp I4 2.5L 170 hp H4
Horsepower 170 @ 5800 RPM 176 @ 6000 RPM 170 @ 5800 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 174 @ 4100 RPM 168 @ 4000 RPM 174 @ 4100 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 16/DOHC 16/DOHC 16/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2498 2359 2498
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.70 X 3.54 3.46 X 3.82 3.70 X 3.54
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/MPFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Forester 2.5X

Sportage Base FWD

Forester 2.5i

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

Payload & Towing

Forester 2.5X

Sportage Base FWD

Forester 2.5i

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 107.60 100.00 113.10
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 33.50 26.10 34.40
Standard Towing (lb.) 2400 2000 1500
Max Towing (lb.) 2400 2000 2400
Standard Payload (lb.) 900 No data 900
Max Payload (lb.) 900 No data 900
Standard GVWR (lb.) 4480 4497 4480
Max GVWR (lb.) 4480 4497 4480

Braking & Traction

Forester 2.5X

Sportage Base FWD

Forester 2.5i

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive Std. 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

Forester 2.5X

Sportage Base FWD

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