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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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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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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Electrical
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520
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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85
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
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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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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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63 in
Height, Overall
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67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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22 in
Liftover Height
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66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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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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99 in
Wheelbase
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43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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175 in
Length, Overall
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31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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5
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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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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Suspension
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w/Lower L-Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Parallel Link
Suspension Type - Rear (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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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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205/70SR15
Spare Tire Size
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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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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205/70SR15
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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3,020 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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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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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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