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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
$24,895
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

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

Electrical

520
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

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

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

Weight & Capacity

176 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,175 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity

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