The Subaru Forester 2.5 CVT belongs to the fourth generation of this five-door SUV. One useful starting point is what the neutral position actually does inside a continuously variable transmission.
4 generation · SUV 5-doors
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
196 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Variable
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
AWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
94 × 90 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
2498 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
171 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
126 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
10
Maximum power rpm
5800 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
235 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
4100 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
9.9 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
Opposite
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
190 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
60 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
10.9 l
Average consumption
8.2 l
Fuel consumption highway
6.7 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
5
Number of seats
5
Width
1795 mm
Height
1735 mm
Length
4595 mm
Body type
SUV 5-doors
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2640 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
SUV
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1550 mm
Trunk volume max
1577 l
Trunk volume min
488 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1545 mm
Max weight
1850 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1513 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
220 mm
Identity & configuration
Body code
SJ
Vehicle class
J
Body designation
SJ9, SJG
Right-hand drive
No
Additional specifications
Stop
2016-06-30
Start
2012-10-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
In a variable transmission, neutral opens the drive path so the belt or chain and pulleys transmit no torque to the wheels. The gasoline engine can idle while the vehicle stands still, and the all-wheel-drive hardware turns freely without being driven.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
The AWD label says which wheels receive torque, not how tightly the car can turn. Turning radius follows from steering geometry, the lock available at the front wheels and the wheelbase, so those figures are measured separately on the cards.
Body and Practicality
Total luggage volume treats the space as one figure, but an SUV load bay has a fixed floor length, width between the arches and height under the roof. A rigid, awkwardly shaped object can exceed one of those limits while volume remains unused.
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