1998 Subaru Forester L specs & colors

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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
$20,795
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Subaru Forester L

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
21 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
165 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Channel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

520
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
85
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

2.5L/150
Displacement
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
22 in
Liftover Height
43 in
Front Leg Room
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
5
Passenger Capacity
99 in
Wheelbase
57 in
Track Width, Rear
67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
63 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Track Width, Front
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
40 in
Front Head Room
32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
95 ft³
Passenger Volume
175 in
Length, Overall
51 in
Front Hip Room
51 in
Second Hip Room
34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
40 in
Second Head Room
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
33 in
Second Leg Room
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
43 in
Rear Door Opening Width

Steering

35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
205/70SR15
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
205/70SR15
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,120 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear

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