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Subaru Forester Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1997–2000) — First Generation

The first-generation Subaru Forester is a compact Estate 5-door with extra ride height. You get a raised wagon that still feels car-like, built for daily driving rather than a full off-road truck.

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Subaru Forester Engines and Transmissions

The Subaru Forester engine in this generation is gasoline only, with Subaru’s familiar flat-four layout rather than an upright inline four. That powertrain sits low in the Estate 5-door, and you pair it with a transmission and drivetrain meant for mixed road and light off-pavement use.

Estate 5-door — Subaru Forester Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Subaru Forester Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³122 hp90 kW176 N⋅mManualAWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³138 hp101 kW187 N⋅mManualAWD
2.0 ATGasoline1994 cm³138 hp101 kW187 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mManualAWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³177 hp130 kW245 N⋅mManualAWD
2.0 ATGasoline1994 cm³177 hp130 kW245 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³250 hp184 kW309 N⋅mManualAWD
2.0 ATGasoline1994 cm³250 hp184 kW309 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³241 hp177 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.5 MTGasoline2457 cm³150 hp110 kW221 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 ATGasoline2457 cm³150 hp110 kW221 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.5 ATGasoline2457 cm³165 hp121 kW225 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.5 MTGasoline2457 cm³165 hp121 kW226 N⋅mManualAWD
2.0 ATGasoline1994 cm³122 hp90 kW176 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.0 ATGasoline1994 cm³125 hp92 kW184 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³125 hp92 kW184 N⋅mManualAWD
2.0 ATGasoline1994 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³241 hp177 kW350 N⋅mManualAWD

Subaru Forester Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Subaru Forester Dimensions

Estate 5-door Subaru Forester Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1380 kg1860 kg190 mm
2.0 MT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1380 kg1860 kg190 mm
2.0 AT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1350 kg1860 kg190 mm
2.0 MT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1380 kg1935 kg195 mm
2.0 MT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1380 kg1860 kg190 mm
2.0 AT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1380 kg1860 kg190 mm
2.0 MT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1390 kg1920 kg200 mm
2.0 AT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1340 kgNot provided200 mm
2.0 AT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1390 kg1920 kg200 mm
2.5 MT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1380 kg1860 kg190 mm
2.5 AT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mmNot providedNot provided190 mm
2.5 AT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mmNot providedNot provided190 mm
2.5 MT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1380 kg1860 kg190 mm
2.0 AT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1380 kg1860 kg190 mm
2.0 AT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1320 kg1875 kg190 mm
2.0 MT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1440 kg1875 kg190 mm
2.0 AT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1400 kg1935 kg195 mm
2.0 MT4460 mm1735 mm1580 mm2525 mm1390 kg1920 kg200 mm

Subaru Forester Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — Subaru Forester Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Subaru Forester Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.0 MT406 l1525 l
2.0 MT406 l1525 l
2.0 AT406 l1525 l
2.0 MT406 l1525 l
2.0 MT406 l1525 l
2.0 AT406 l1525 l
2.0 MT406 l1525 l
2.0 AT406 l1525 l
2.0 AT406 l1525 l
2.5 MT406 l1525 l
2.5 AT406 l1525 l
2.5 AT406 l1525 l
2.5 MT406 l1525 l
2.0 AT406 l1525 l
2.0 AT406 l1525 l
2.0 MT406 l1525 l
2.0 AT406 l1525 l
2.0 MT406 l1525 l

Subaru Forester Trims and Equipment

Subaru Forester Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
2.0 ATEstate 5-doorStandart
2.0 MTEstate 5-doorStandart
2.0 ATEstate 5-doorStandart Turbo