Subaru Forester: generations and engines

The Subaru Forester has been built since 1997 in 7 generations, with 42 engine versions in our catalog (crossover). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1997–present

Generations7

Engine versions42

Power122–241 hp

Body stylesCrossover

FuelGasoline, Diesel

Timeline

Subaru Forester generations

1997–2002
Subaru Forester I
- Crossover
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 122–170 hp
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2002–2008
Subaru Forester II
- Crossover
- Gasoline
11 engine versions 125–211 hp
Generation specs
2007–2010
Subaru Forester III
- Crossover
- Diesel
- Gasoline
8 engine versions 149–230 hp
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2010–2013
Subaru Forester III (facelift 2010)
- Crossover
- Diesel
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 147–150 hp
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2012–2015
Subaru Forester IV
- Crossover
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 150–241 hp
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2016–2018
Subaru Forester IV (facelift 2016)
- Crossover
- Diesel
- Gasoline
8 engine versions 147–240 hp
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2018–present
Subaru Forester V
- Crossover
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 150–182 hp
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Specs

Subaru Forester engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Subaru Forester I1997–2002 · 6 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 (122 hp)	1997–2000	Gasoline	122 hp (90 kW)	130 lb-ft (176 Nm)	10.8 s	111 mph (178 km/h)
2.5 (165 hp) 4WD	1997–2000	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)		10.8 s	111 mph (178 km/h)
2.0 (125 hp)	1998–2002	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	136 lb-ft (184 Nm)	10.7 s	111 mph (178 km/h)
2.0 (125 hp) Automatic	1998–2002	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	136 lb-ft (184 Nm)	12.4 s	103 mph (166 km/h)
2.0 S -Turbo (170 hp)	1998–2002	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	8.4 s	123 mph (198 km/h)
2.0 S -Turbo (170 hp) Automatic	1998–2002	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	8.4 s	123 mph (198 km/h)

Subaru Forester III2007–2010 · 8 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 TD XS EC-VQ (149 hp)	2007–2010	Diesel	149 hp (110 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	10.4 s	121 mph (194 km/h)
2.0 X (150 hp) Dual-range	2007–2010	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	9.7 s	122 mph (197 km/h)
2.0 X (150 hp) Dual-range Automatic	2007–2010	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	9.7 s	122 mph (197 km/h)
2.0 X (150 hp) E-4AT	2007–2010	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	11.9 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
2.5 XS (171 hp) 5MT	2007–2010	Gasoline	171 hp (126 kW)	169 lb-ft (229 Nm)		114 mph (184 km/h)
2.5 XS (171 hp) E-4AT	2007–2010	Gasoline	171 hp (126 kW)	169 lb-ft (229 Nm)		113 mph (182 km/h)
2.5 XT (230 hp) 5MT	2007–2010	Gasoline	230 hp (169 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	6 s	134 mph (216 km/h)
2.5 XT (230 hp) E-4AT	2007–2010	Gasoline	230 hp (169 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	7.6 s	133 mph (214 km/h)

Subaru Forester III (facelift 2010)2010–2013 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 Turbo Diesel (147 hp)	2010–2013	Diesel	147 hp (108 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	10.3 s	116 mph (186 km/h)
2.0 i (150 hp) Automatic	2010–2013	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	146 lb-ft (198 Nm)	12.4 s	115 mph (185 km/h)
2.0 i (150 hp) MT	2010–2013	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	146 lb-ft (198 Nm)	10.7 s	115 mph (185 km/h)

Subaru Forester IV2012–2015 · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 (150 hp) 4WD	2012–2015	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	146 lb-ft (198 Nm)	10.6 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
2.0 (150 hp) CVT 4WD	2012–2015	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	146 lb-ft (198 Nm)	11.8 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
2.0 (241 hp) CVT 4WD	2012–2015	Gasoline	241 hp (177 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	7.5 s	137 mph (221 km/h)
2.5 (175 hp) CVT 4WD	2012–2015	Gasoline	175 hp (129 kW)	173 lb-ft (235 Nm)	9.9 s	122 mph (196 km/h)

Subaru Forester IV (facelift 2016)2016–2018 · 8 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0d (147 hp) AWD	2016–2018	Diesel	147 hp (108 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	9.9 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
2.0d (147 hp) AWD Lineartronic	2016–2018	Diesel	147 hp (108 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	9.9 s	117 mph (188 km/h)
2.0i (150 hp) AWD	2016–2018	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	146 lb-ft (198 Nm)	10.6 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
2.0i (150 hp) AWD Lineartronic	2016–2018	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	146 lb-ft (198 Nm)	11.8 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
Platinum 2.0i (150 hp) AWD Lineartronic	2016–2018	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	146 lb-ft (198 Nm)	11.8 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
Sport 2.0 T (240 hp) AWD Lineartronic	2016–2018	Gasoline	240 hp (177 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	7.5 s	137 mph (221 km/h)
Sport 2.0d (147 hp) AWD Lineartronic	2016–2018	Diesel	147 hp (108 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	9.9 s	117 mph (188 km/h)
Trend 2.0i (150 hp) AWD	2016–2018	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	146 lb-ft (198 Nm)	10.6 s	118 mph (190 km/h)

Subaru Forester V2018–present · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
2.0 e-Boxer (150 hp) AWD Lineartronic	2018–present	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	49 lb-ft (66 Nm)	11.8 s	73 mph (117 km/h)
2.5 (182 hp) AWD CVT	2018–present	Gasoline	182 hp (134 kW)	176 lb-ft (239 Nm)

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