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 (S4)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

0.051 hp/lb

Axle ratio

4.44

Cyl

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

Aspiration

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

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

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

MPG City

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

MPG Comb

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

Fuel $/yr

$2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

5/10

Elec. Range

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

Real-world MPG

23.9 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 0.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

No

Dimensions & capacity

Length

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

Width

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

Height

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

Wheelbase

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

Curb Weight

3,307 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Pass. Vol

108 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Cargo Vol

34 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

No

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

0

Owner complaints

0

Theft rate

0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 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.