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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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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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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2.5L/150
Displacement
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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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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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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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43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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22 in
Liftover Height
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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99 in
Wheelbase
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40 in
Front Head Room
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67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Height, Overall
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39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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40 in
Second Head Room
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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175 in
Length, Overall
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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w/Parallel Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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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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Tires & Wheels
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205/70SR15
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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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
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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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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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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