1998 Subaru Forester specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4dr Manual NA Pkg AWD
- $18,695
- 4dr L Manual PA Pkg AWD
- $19,995
- 4dr L Auto PA Pkg AWD
- $20,795
- 4dr S Manual QA Pkg AWD
- $22,195
- 4dr S Manual QV Cold Pkg AWD
- $22,495
- 4dr S Auto QA Pkg AWD
- $22,995
- 4dr S Auto QV Cold Pkg AWD
- $23,295
$18,695
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1998 Subaru Forester 4dr Manual NA Pkg AWD
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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165 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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85
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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520
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
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165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5L/150
Displacement
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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63 in
Height, Overall
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37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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175 in
Length, Overall
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99 in
Wheelbase
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67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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40 in
Second Head Room
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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22 in
Liftover Height
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Lower L-Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Parallel Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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205/70SR15
Front Tire Size
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205/70SR15
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight
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3,020 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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