1998 Subaru Forester L 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
$19,995
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Key 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
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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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Channel
Brake ABS System
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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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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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2.5L/150
Displacement
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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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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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67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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63 in
Height, Overall
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34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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99 in
Wheelbase
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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175 in
Length, Overall
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31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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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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39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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5
Passenger Capacity
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37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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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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43 in
Front Leg Room
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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40 in
Second Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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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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Suspension
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w/Parallel Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Lower L-Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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205/70SR15
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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205/70SR15
Front Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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3,040 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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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
Maximum Payload Capacity
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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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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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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