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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

N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11.4 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.3 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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