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2008 Subaru Forester
Japan
Gasoline
4WD
SUV
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Body Style
SUV
Generation
SH
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0 X 4WD
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
150 hp
Power (kW)
110 kW
Torque
196 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Top speed
184 km/h
(114 mph)
0–60 mph
10.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
11 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,560 mm
(179.5 in)
Width
1,780 mm
(70.1 in)
Height
1,700 mm
(66.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,615 mm
(103.0 in)
Curb weight
1,440 kg
(3,175 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-20
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
1,994 cc
Engine Oil, Volume
4.2 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
92 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
10.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
150,000 km / 10 years
Air Filter
45,000 km / 3 years
Fuel Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Spark Plug
105,000 km / 7 years
Brake Fluid
30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
120,000 km / 6 years
Interior Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
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
Brakes Material
Steel
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
64 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9.4 – 9.7 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.3 – 6.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,530 mm
(60.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,530 mm
(60.2 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
215 mm
(8.5 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
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Centre Rear Seat
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
Brake Caliper Colour
Grey
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
CO₂, Combined
173 – 174 g/km
Head Room, Front
990 mm
(39.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
940 mm
(37.0 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,015 kg
(4,442 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1500 – 2000 kg
(3,307 – 4,409 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
565 – 575 kg
(1,246 – 1,268 lb)
Max Roof Load
80 kg
(176 lb)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Heated Wiper Blades
Optional
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
Yes
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Roof Railing
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Headlight Washers
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
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
Tightening Torque
100 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Micro Filter
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
XM
Media Format
MP3
WMA
Bluetooth
Phone
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
5 - 5 – 7"
Equalizer
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 7 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
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
Digital
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Colour
Black
Channels
Optional
Volume
Optional
Mute Audio
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Cover
Sliding (Manual)
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
10
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Optional
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Dynamic Steering Response (DSR)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Yes
Active Headrests
Yes
Safety Testing
Teknikens Världs Moose Test
Test Year
2008
Speed
62 km/h
(39 mph)
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
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)
H11
Main Beam
HB3
Fog Light, Front
HB4
Fog Light, Rear
W3×16d (W21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Reversing Light
W3×16d (W21W)
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Volume
450 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,660 litres
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rug
Optional
6
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Turn Indicators, Front
WX3×16d (WY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
WX3×16d (WY21W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
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SH
2008–2010
Year
2008
Powertrain
2.0 X 4WD
Horsepower
150 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
SUV
4WD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
