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2003 Subaru Forester

JapanGasoline4WDSUV

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2003
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Body Style
SUV
Generation
SG
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 4WD
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
125 hp
Power (kW)
92 kW
Torque
184 Nm (136 lb-ft)
Top speed
168 km/h (104 mph)
0–60 mph
10.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
11.4 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,485 mm (176.6 in)
Width
1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height
1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,525 mm (99.4 in)
Curb weight
1,335 kg (2,943 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
1,994 cc
4.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
92 mm (3.6 in)
Stroke
75 mm (3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
105,000 km / 7 years
Air Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Fuel Filter
45,000 km / 3 years
Spark Plug
30,000 km / 2 years
Brake Fluid
30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
30,000 km / 2 years
Rear Axle, Oil
60,000 km (37,282 mi)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Leather
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
  • Disc Brakes
  • Drum Brakes
Front Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
60 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11.6 – 11.9 litres / 100 km
Highway

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
205 mm (8.1 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Cruise Control
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact SUV
British Classification
Compact SUV
Australian Classification
Subaru emblem
Interior Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Cooling
Ventilated
6.7 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.5 – 8.6 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
204 – 206 g/km
Head Room, Front
990 mm (39.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
935 mm (36.8 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,880 kg (4,145 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
715 – 725 kg (1,576 – 1,598 lb)
Cargo Capacity
530 – 545 kg (1,168 – 1,202 lb)
Max Roof Load
80 kg (176 lb)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
  • Electrical
  • Manual
Heated
Optional
Turning Signal
Optional
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Roof Railing
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Flush Rails (Closed Rails)

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front
56.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
  • Alloy
  • Steel
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Colour
Silver
Display
Yes
Climate Control
1
  • Yes
  • Optional
Air Condition
  • Yes
  • Optional
Micro Filter
  • Yes
  • Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
  • MP3
  • WMA
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 7 pcs
Subwoofer
Optional
Speakers › Subwoofer
Number of Subwoofers
1 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Cover
Sliding (Manual)
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk

Design

Entry Guard Material
Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
Seat Belt Reminder
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-

Assist Systems

Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Light Sensor
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Yes
Active Headrests
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes
Medium SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium SUV

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D2R (xenon)
  • H1
  • H4
Main Beam
  • H4
  • HB3
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
W3×16d (W21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Reversing Light
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Forester
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Volume
387 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,629 litres
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rug
Optional
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
6
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
  • Middle
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
No
PassengerNo
Rear-
Side Head Airbag
DriverNo
PassengerNo
Rear-
Turn Indicators, Front
WX3×16d (WY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
WX3×16d (WY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C10W)
Trunk
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
SUV
Variant
Forester SUV Generations2 of 10
Year
Powertrain
2.0 4WD
Horsepower
125 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed