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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
$24,095
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)
11.4 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
176 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,130 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front

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