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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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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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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165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5L/150
Displacement
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Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
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162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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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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33 in
Second Leg Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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99 in
Wheelbase
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175 in
Length, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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63 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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22 in
Liftover Height
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67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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40 in
Second Head 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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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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w/Parallel Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Lower L-Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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205/70SR15
Spare Tire Size
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205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size
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205/70SR15
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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3,020 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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