Specs - 2003 Subaru Forester Technical Specifications
| Brakes | X | XS |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.8 x 0.9 | 11.4 x 0.9 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | | 10.3 x 0.4 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | X | XS |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 37.0 | 37.0 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) | 64.1 | 64.1 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) | 32.0 | 32.0 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) | N/A | N/A |
| Engine | X | XS |
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| Displacement | 2.5L/150 | 2.5L/150 |
| Engine Type | Gas Flat 4-Cyl | Gas Flat 4-Cyl |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 165 @ 5600 | 165 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 166 @ 4000 | 166 @ 4000 |
| Exterior Dimensions | X | XS |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 62.6 | 62.6 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 175.2 | 175.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 99.4 | 99.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.3 | 68.3 |
| Fuel Tank | X | XS |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Steering | X | XS |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.7 | 34.7 |
| Suspension | X | XS |
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| Suspension Type - Front | HD Raised | HD Raised |
| Suspension Type - Rear | HD Raised | HD Raised |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Parallel Links | w/Parallel Links |
| Tires | X | XS |
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| Front Tire Size | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 |
| Transmission | X | XS |
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| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle | X | XS |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 39.8 | 39.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.6 | 43.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.5 | 53.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 93.5 | 93.5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.8 | 39.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.7 | 33.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.6 | 53.6 |
| Weight Information | X | XS |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3090 | 3095 |