Forester AWD

Overview

Body

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

170

Power to weight

0.050 hp/lb

Axle ratio

3.70

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Start-stop system

NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

332 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Eco Score

7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

6/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

29.4 mpg, reported by 21 driversabout 2.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

181 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Width

71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Height

69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Wheelbase

104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Curb Weight

3,417 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

Optional

Lane-departure warning

Optional

Recalls

0

Owner complaints

0

Theft rate

0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2014 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.