2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

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The 2009 Subaru Forester is available in 6 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
- Antenna Type: Roof
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.42
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1660
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
- Front Headroom (mm): 940
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
- Front Track (mm): 1530
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.9
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.1
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.3
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1700
- Overall Length (mm): 4560
- Overall Width (mm): 1795
- Rear Headroom (mm): 930
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 860
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
- Rear Track (mm): 1530
- Wheelbase (mm): 2615
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Pearl
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 184
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 114
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 171
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 126
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 229
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Active
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
- Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

X Limited Edition

Adds to X:

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
Dimensions
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.0
Fuel
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 645
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.8
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from X:

Audio
- Antenna Type: Roof
Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Dimensions
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37
Lights
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Safety
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Warranty
- Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
- Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Paint Duration (months): 36
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Adds to X Limited Edition:

Audio
- Antenna Type: Roof
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Number Of Speakers: 7
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.01
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Dimensions
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Safety
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Warranty
- Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
- Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Paint Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465

Removes from X Limited Edition:

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System In-dash Cd
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.42
Dimensions
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.0
Fuel
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 645
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.8
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Xs Premium

Adds to XS:

Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1610
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered

Removes from XS:

Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1660
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Adds to Xs Premium:

Body exterior
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.92
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1660
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 225
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.1
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 230
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 169
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1510
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from Xs Premium:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.01
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1610
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.3
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 184
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 114
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 171
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 126
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 229
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Engine

Turbo

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Xt Premium

Adds to XT:

Audio
- System In-dash Cd
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.82
Convenience
- Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1610
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 207
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 129
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525

Removes from XT:

Audio
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.92
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1660
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.1
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1510