2001 Subaru Forester L specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4dr L Manual
- $20,295
- 4dr L Auto
- $21,095
- 4dr S Manual
- $22,895
- 4dr S Auto
- $23,695
- 4dr S Manual w/Premium Pkg
- $23,895
- 4dr S Auto w/Premium Pkg
- $24,695
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
|
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
|
165 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Power
Brake Type
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Electrical
356
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
75
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
|
2.5L/150
Displacement
|
165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
166 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
|
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
|
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
63 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
94 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
43 in
Front Leg Room
|
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
51 in
Front Hip Room
|
40 in
Second Head Room
|
33 in
Second Leg Room
|
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
51 in
Second Hip Room
|
99 in
Wheelbase
|
176 in
Length, Overall
|
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
65 in
Height, Overall
|
58 in
Track Width, Front
|
58 in
Track Width, Rear
|
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
|
43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
|
63 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
32 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
22 in
Liftover Height
|
Steering
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear
|
w/Lower L-Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
w/Parallel Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
205/70SR15
Front Tire Size
|
205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size
|
205/70SR15
Spare Tire Size
|
15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
|
15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
15 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight
|
3,140 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
|
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
|
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
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