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2008 Subaru Forester Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Length | 176.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3205 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester
| 2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2008 Subaru Forester 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 2.5 X | Sports 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 173 hp@6000 166 lb-ft@4400 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 173 hp@6000 166 lb-ft@4400 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 173 hp@6000 166 lb-ft@4400 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/60HR16 tires | 215/60HR16 tires | 215/60HR16 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 215/55HR17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Subaru Forester
| 2008 Subaru Forester Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I drive (spirited driver)50% in town, 30% on-road and 20% off-road Brisk acceleration Excellent traction in difficult situations see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The AWD on the Forester is fantastic. it makes up for the pretty lame 4speed auto. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very quick for a small SUV, with no perceptible turbo lag at all. Leaves the Honda CR-V for dead see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
All wheel drive great in snow and off-road, high clearance, plenty of power with base engine for most situations. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Adequate, not terribly exciting. Gets the job done. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Smooth running engine, satisfying gear level actuation, well spaced ratios, better fuel economy than previous Subarus owned, permanent all-wheel drive a must in snowy Quebec city, reliability (based on past experiece) see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Good responsive motor, lovely AT operating modes, including the ability to "lock" it into 2nd gear for slippery starts. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Less lag than most turbos, sufficient power for freeway passing and on hills. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
solid, effective, reliable, efficient, solid without being harsh or overly noisy even when passing or towing see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Its performance feels responsive and zippy - it has lots of get-up and go for a 4-cylinder. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2008 Subaru Forester Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Small approach and departure angles Small torque in 1st gear at small speed see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Underpowered wen loaded and attempting to negotiate highways. see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2008 Subaru Forester
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2008 Subaru Forester.
2008 Subaru Forester MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr SUV | 2.5 X | 21,195 | 20,015 | 645 |
| 4dr SUV | Sports 2.5 X | 21,695 | 20,475 | 645 |
| 4dr SUV | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 26,695 | 24,930 | 645 |
| 4dr SUV | Sports 2.5 XT | 26,995 | 25,297 | 645 |
| 4dr SUV | 2.5 XT Limited | 27,895 | 26,116 | 645 |
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