2004 Subaru Forester Specifications

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The 2004 Subaru Forester is available in 7 variant s. There are 1 powertrain options coupled to 2 transmission options. The Forester is available with 4x4 and runs on undefined. The table below shows the full specification of the different variants.

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Audio
- In-dash Cd
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- Radio Type: Am/fm
- Type: Diversity
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Location: Engine
- Location: Transfer Case
- Non-corrosive Panel Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Brakes
- Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Black
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.45
Cargo area
- Type: Flexible
- Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Driver Mirror Location: Driver
- Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Location (12v): Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 25.1
- Departure Angle: 21.2
- Front Headroom (in): 37
- Front Headroom (mm): 940
- Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
- Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
- Front Track (mm): 1495
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1590
- Overall Length (mm): 4450
- Overall Width (mm): 1735
- Rear Headroom (in): 36.6
- Rear Headroom (mm): 930
- Rear Leg Room (in): 33.9
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 860
- Rear Seat Down (l): 1692
- Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 387
- Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
- Rear Track (mm): 1485
- Wheelbase (mm): 2525
Doors
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear Driver
- Location: Rear Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 99.5
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2457
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 79
- Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Main Capacity (l): 60
- Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Main Type: Total
- Octane Number: 91
- Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Colour: Black
- Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Lights
- Lens Type: Complex Surface
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Locks
- Includes Trunk Hatch
- Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
- As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
- As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.2
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.2
- As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.9
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 152
- Maximum Power (kw): 112
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
- Maximum Speed (mph): 118
- Maximum Torque (nm): 223
- Measurement Standard: Din
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
Safety
- Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
- Ancap Pedestrian: 1
- Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Center Operation: Reel
- Center Seat Position: Centre
- Center Type: 3-point
- Driver Height Adjustable
- Driver Height Adjustable
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Pre Tensioners
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seats Active
- Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Front Seats Number: 2
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Passenger Height Adjustable
- Passenger Height Adjustable
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seats Number: 3
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Capacity: 5
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Steering
- Height Adjustment
- Type: Plastic
Storage
- Front Seats Type: Pop Out
- Location: Driver
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Suspension
- Front Spring Type: Coil
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Front Type: Strut
- Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Rear Type: Strut
- Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Low High Gear Ranges
- Number Of Speeds: 5
- Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 720
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1375
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Rear Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

X Special Edition

Adds to X:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Interior trim
- Gear Selector: Leather
Steering
- Type: Leather Covered
Transmission
- 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from X:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Interior trim
- Colour: Black
Paint
- External Color: White
Steering
- Type: Plastic
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Rim Type: Steel

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Adds to X Special Edition:

Audio
- Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
- Cassette Player
- Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Autochanger
- Location: Dashboard
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Toned
- Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.05
Interior trim
- Colour: Black
Paint
- External Color: Silver
- Two Tone
Seats
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Steering
- Type: Plastic
Suspension
- Rear Operation: Automatic
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Fully Automated Climate Control
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365

Removes from X Special Edition:

Audio
- In-dash Cd
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Black
- Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.45
Interior trim
- Gear Selector: Leather
Seats
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering
- Type: Leather Covered
Transmission
- 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1375

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Xs Special Edition

Removes from XS:

Interior trim
- Colour: Black
Paint
- External Color: Silver
Performance
- As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
- As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
Steering
- Type: Plastic

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Xs Luxury Pack

Adds to Xs Special Edition:

Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Painted
- Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Interior trim
- Gear Selector: Leather
Performance
- As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
- As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Location: Front
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Type: Leather Covered

Removes from Xs Special Edition:

Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Toned
- Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Paint
- Two Tone
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Adds to Xs Luxury Pack:

Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Toned
- Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 108.77
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 8.2
- Compressor: Turbo
- Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Octane Number: 95
- Type: Premium Unleaded
Paint
- Two Tone
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.4
- As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 11.2
- As 2877 Combined (mpg): 21
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.6
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.6
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.4
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 15
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.4
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 211
- Maximum Power (kw): 155
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
- Maximum Speed (mph): 130
- Maximum Torque (nm): 320
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1935
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1425

Removes from Xs Luxury Pack:

Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Painted
- Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.05
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Octane Number: 91
- Type: Unleaded
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
- As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
- As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.2
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.2
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.9
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 152
- Maximum Power (kw): 112
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
- Maximum Speed (mph): 118
- Maximum Torque (nm): 223
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Location: Front
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Transmission
- Low High Gear Ranges
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365

Engine

Turbo

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Xt Luxury Pack

Adds to XT:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Painted
- Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 107.27
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.1
- As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 11
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.7
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.7
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.1
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.8
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Location: Front
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Transmission
- Controlled By: Differential
- Electronic Control Auto Only
- Lock Up Auto Only
- Mode Select Auto Only
- Number Of Speeds: 4
- Type: Automatic
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1445

Removes from XT:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Toned
- Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 108.77
Paint
- Two Tone
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.4
- As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 11.2
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.6
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.6
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.4
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 15
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.4
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Transmission
- Number Of Speeds: 5
- Type: Manual
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1425