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
|
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
|
|
21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
|
|
165 hp
Horsepower
|
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
|
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
|
10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
|
Power
Brake Type
|
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System
|
Electrical
|
520
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
|
85
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
|
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
|
|
2.5L/150
Displacement
|
|
165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
|
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
|
M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
|
|
21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
|
|
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
|
175 in
Length, Overall
|
|
66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
|
22 in
Liftover Height
|
|
34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
|
67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
|
32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
|
95 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
|
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
|
99 in
Wheelbase
|
|
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
|
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
|
58 in
Track Width, Front
|
|
57 in
Track Width, Rear
|
|
51 in
Front Hip Room
|
|
33 in
Second Leg Room
|
|
51 in
Second Hip Room
|
|
63 in
Height, Overall
|
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
|
40 in
Second Head Room
|
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
|
43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
|
|
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
|
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
|
43 in
Front Leg Room
|
|
37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
|
31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
|
Steering
|
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
|
19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
|
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Suspension
|
w/Parallel Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
|
Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear
|
|
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
|
w/Lower L-Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
|
15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
|
205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size
|
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
|
205/70SR15
Spare Tire Size
|
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
|
205/70SR15
Front Tire Size
|
|
15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
|
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
|
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
|
3,020 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
|
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
|
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
|
165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
|
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
|
|
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
|
N/A
Curb Weight
|
|
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
|
Compare trims
Wondering which trim is right for you?
Our 1998 Subaru Forester trim comparison will help you decide.