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2003 Subaru Forester XS specs & colors

MSRP
4dr 2.5 X Manual
$20,845
4dr 2.5 X Auto
$21,645
4dr 2.5 XS Manual
$23,095
4dr 2.5 XS Auto
$23,895
4dr 2.5 XS Manual w/Premium Pkg
$24,095
4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Premium Pkg
$24,895
4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Prem Pkg & Lthr
$25,645
$23,095
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2003 Subaru Forester XS

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
21 City / 27 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 )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.4 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

356
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

166 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5L/150
Displacement
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
6.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

94 ft³
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
40 in
Front Head Room
44 in
Front Leg Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
40 in
Second Head Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
Second Hip Room
99 in
Wheelbase
175 in
Length, Overall
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
63 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Track Width, Rear
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
38 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
27 in
Liftover Height
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
16
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

HD Raised
Suspension Type - Front
HD Raised
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Parallel Links
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

P215/60HR16
Front Tire Size
P215/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
P215/60HR16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
176 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
3,095 lbs
Base Curb Weight
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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