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Subaru Forester Comparison
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2026 Subaru Forester - Base
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
136kW / 247Nm
797km
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Transmission: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Facial Gesture Control
Location: Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 210
CO2 Level (Combined): 180
CO2 Level (Urban): 144
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 2498
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Code: Fb25
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
Main Capacity (L): 63
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.9
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 11.60
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 797
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 495
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 30
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 28
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 23
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 185
Maximum Power (kW): 136
Maximum Torque (Nm): 247
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3700
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.9
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Code: Tr580
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 20.2
Departure Angle: 25.8
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 60.7
Rear Seat Down (L): 1719
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 496
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 61.6
Front Track (mm): 1565
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 68.1
Overall Height (mm): 1730
Overall Length (in): 183.3
Overall Length (mm): 4655
Overall Width (in): 72.0
Overall Width (mm): 1830
Rear Track (in): 61.8
Rear Track (mm): 1570
Wheelbase (in): 105.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2670
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 41.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1052
Rear Headroom (in): 39.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
Front Hip Room (in): 53.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1369
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1346
Front Leg Room (in): 43.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1093
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.8
Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.0
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1434
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: SGP
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Mica
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2223
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4901
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1622
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3576
Tare Weight (kg): 1582
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 180
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 2
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 83.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 91.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20250701
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 86.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20301231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2025
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 75.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.5i-S Rhd
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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