1998 Subaru Forester S 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
$22,195
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Key specs
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4-door -
5 seats -
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
0 combined MPG -
175.2" length, 62.8" height -
All Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
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Gas Flat 4 Cyl
- MPG
-
21 City / 27 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
165 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.3 x 0.39 in
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.7 x 0.94 in
- Brake Type
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Power
- Brake ABS System
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4-Channel
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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520
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
85
Engine
- Displacement
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2.5L/150
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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165 @ 5600
- Engine Type
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Gas Flat 4 Cyl
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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162 @ 4000
- Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T
- MPG
-
21 City / 27 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
6.5 qts
Measurements
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
67 ft³
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Not Available in
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Not Available ft³
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
68 in
- Second Leg Room
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33 in
- Second Head Room
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40 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
66 in
- Passenger Volume
-
95 ft³
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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39 in
- Liftover Height
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22 in
- Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
- Track Width, Rear
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57 in
- Cargo Box (Area) Height
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34 in
- Front Leg Room
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43 in
- Rear Door Opening Height
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31 in
- Front Hip Room
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51 in
- Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
32 ft³
- Front Head Room
-
40 in
- Track Width, Front
-
58 in
- Rear Door Opening Width
-
43 in
- Height, Overall
-
63 in
- Length, Overall
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175 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Not Available in
- Wheelbase
-
99 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
54 in
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Second Hip Room
-
51 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
37 in
Steering
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
37 ft
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
35 ft
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
19
- Steering Type
-
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut-Type
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Parallel Link
- Suspension Type - Front
-
MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Lower L-Arm
Tires & Wheels
- Front Wheel Size
-
16 x 6.5 in
- Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Front Tire Size
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215/60HR16
- Rear Wheel Material
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Alloy
- Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
- Rear Tire Size
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215/60HR16
- Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
- Spare Tire Size
-
215/60HR16
Weight & Capacity
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
165 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
2,000 lbs
- Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
N/A
- Curb Weight
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N/A
- Total Option Weight
-
0 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
- Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
- Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
- Base Curb Weight
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3,040 lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
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