Subaru Forester Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2012)

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2012 Subaru Forester Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	4dr SUV

Wheelbase	103.0 in
Length	179.5 in
Width	70.1 in
Height	65.9 in
Curb Weight	3300 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review

2012 Subaru Forester 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	2.5 X	2.5 X Premium	2.5 XT Premium	2.5 X Limited	2.5 X Touring	2.5 XT Touring

Standard Engine	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Standard Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	4-speed manually-shiftable automatic	4-speed manually-shiftable automatic	4-speed manually-shiftable automatic	4-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)	4-speed manually-shiftable automatic	4-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Standard Tires	215/55HR16 tires	225/55HR17 tires	225/55HR17 tires	225/55HR17 tires	225/55HR17 tires	225/55HR17 tires

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The engine is adequate but nothing to write home about, but the AWD system is by most accounts the best in the segment. see full Subaru Forester review
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	AWD system works great in ice and snow see full Subaru Forester review

2012 Subaru Forester Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Just turned 72k on this little car that I really DID love. Checked the oil at 2000 miles since change....about .75 qts. low. Thought I must have under filled it at last change. About 500 miles later another .5 qt. low. Out of warranty. Up to a quart every 1200 is within Subaru's warranty limits. Googled it and found they're being sued over the 2011 through 2014s for excess oil consumption (defective oil rings see full Subaru Forester review
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Going up the same steep hill, the Forester managed, but the TDI had power to spare and the difference was compelling. Forester X Ltd nice as it was just could not compete with the diesel in performance. see full Subaru Forester review
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	So far not impressed with reliability. High oil consumption, loud rumbling noises from engine compartment at 2200-2800 RPM, leaky cam seal. see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Subaru Forester

None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2012 Subaru Forester.

2012 Subaru Forester MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr SUV	2.5 X	20,595	19,489	775
4dr SUV	2.5 X Premium	23,295	21,960	775
4dr SUV	2.5 XT Premium	27,095	25,407	775
4dr SUV	2.5 X Limited	26,595	24,905	775
4dr SUV	2.5 X Touring	27,895	26,094	775
4dr SUV	2.5 XT Touring	29,895	27,992	775

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