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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

Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.4 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (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
2.5L/150
Displacement
166 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
6.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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