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
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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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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Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
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2.5L/150
Displacement
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162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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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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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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22 in
Liftover Height
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34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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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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43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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175 in
Length, Overall
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99 in
Wheelbase
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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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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19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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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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Weight & Capacity
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3,020 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing 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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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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