1998 Subaru Forester Specifications

1998 Subaru Forester

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1998 Subaru Forester

Kelley Blue Book Retail $1,675–$2,975  

Specifications

Common specifications shown for: All styles

Power and Performance

2.5L H-4 165 HP engine  
5-spd man transmission w/OD  
4.44 axle ratio Axle Ratio  
15.9 gal. fuel tank Fuel Tank
Non stainless steel exhaust

Handling and Control

Full-time four-wheel drive  
Permanent locking hubs  
Front strut suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Coil front springs  
Strut rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Coil rear springs  
Rack & pinion steering  
Front vented disc brakes  
Full-size steel spare wheel/tire  

Design and Dimensions

Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Body-colored bodyside cladding  
Rocker panel extensions  
Lower accent two-tone paint  
64.6 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
175.2 " exterior length Exterior Length  
68.3 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
62.8 " exterior height Exterior Height  
99 " wheelbase Wheelbase  
58 " front tread Front Tread  
57 " rear tread Rear Tread  
17.7 ' turning radius Turning Radius  
3,058 lbs. curb weight Curb Weight  
2,000 lbs. towing capacity Max Trailer Weight  
43.0 " front legroom Front Legroom
33.4 " rear legroom Rear Legroom
40.6 " front headroom Front Headroom
39.6 " rear headroom Rear Headroom
97 cu.ft. passenger volume Passenger Volume
33.2 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume
64.6 cu.ft. interior cargo volume w/seats folded Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded

Active and Passive Safety

Auto off headlamps  
Front fog/driving lights  
Oil pressure warning  
Battery warning  
Key in ignition warning  
Low fuel warning  
Door ajar warning  
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  

Comfort and Convenience

4 doors
Roof rack  
Day-night rearview mirror  
Seating capacity of 5  
Front bucket seats  
Adjustable front head restraints  
6-way driver seat  
4-way front passenger seat  
Rear 50-50 bench seats  
Adjustable rear head restraints  
Cloth front seat trim  
Cloth door trim insert  
Full cloth headliner  
Carpet floor trim  
Lighted locking glove box  
Dome light  
Front reading lights  
Full floor console  
Mini overhead console with storage  
Front and rear cupholders  
Bin instrument panel storage  
Dual door bins  
Cargo concealed storage  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Cargo tie downs  
Cargo light  
Manual air conditioning  
Underseat ducts  
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan  
Cassette  
4 speakers
Fixed antenna  
Rear child safety door locks  
2 12V DC power outlets  
Driver foot rest  
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
Trip odometer  
Tilt steering wheel  
Trailering harness  
Power front windows  
Power rear windows  
Power rearmost windows  
Driver 1-touch down  
Light tinted windows  
Fixed interval front windshield wipers  
Rear windshield wiper  
Rear defroster  
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