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2013 Subaru Forester Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in |
| Length | 169.5 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester
| 2013 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Beyond visibility, people buy crossovers to get more space for people and cargo. As in previous Subaru Foresters, the 2014's ceiling is cathedral-high. I could have worn a top hat inside. If you're very tall, and have been seeking a compact vehicle in which you'll easily fit, you've found one. If, on the other hand, you've been seeking expansive elbow room, the Honda CR-V has more of it. And legroom? A combined (first and second row) figure of 81 inches tops every other compact SUV, including the otherwise segment-leading Honda (79.6 inches) and Toyota RAV-4 (79.8 inches). The Chevrolet Equinox offers another tenth of an inch, but with a 188-inch length (vs. the Forester's 181) and 4,083-pound curb weight (vs. the Forester 2.5i's 3,366) it's not truly compact. Subaru has worked no such miracles with shoulder room. At 56.5 inches, the Forester's is typical of the compact crossover class. Add in a small driveline hump (absent in the Honda) and three adults won't happily share the rear seat for long. But how many car owners put three adult-sized people in the second row for long, anyway? Measurements don't tell the entire story. The Honda's rear seat cushion is too low to the floor to provide adults with thigh support, and its rear seatback can be reclined to only two nearly identical positions. In constrast, the Forester's passengers enjoy a comfortably high rear seat that reclines through a broader range. One negative for rear seat comfort: unlike the Ford Escape (but like nearly all other compact crossovers, including the CR-V), the Forester has no rear air vents. Thanks to the tall, square rear body, cargo space is also the best in the segment, though not by as large a margin as the rear seat. Up front, there are plenty of bins in which to stash your stuff. see full Subaru Forester review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Forester
| 2013 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
Huge rear seat for the car's size see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
Excellent rear seat comfort and rear seats are 60/ 40 and easy to fold flat. rear seats also have recline function which is nice ... excellent leg room see full Subaru Forester review |
2013 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2013 Subaru Forester
| 2013 Subaru Forester Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Last year's Forester XT paired a 224-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four-cylinder engine with an antiquated four-speed automatic. The 2014 has a smaller engine--a 2.0-liter--but it's good for 250 horsepower. Even better for performance and fuel economy, it's paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). With a conventional automatic, engine speed (and thus output) drops with each shift. The fewer the gears, the more dramatically it drops. The CVT has a much broader range than the old four-speed transmission and, with no discrete gears to shift among, can hold the engine at its power peak when maximum thrust is called for. Some drivers don't care for CVTs, as they can thwart a sense of connection with the engine and even make acceleration sound and feel unnatural--the dreaded "rubber band" effect. The Subaru unit, though not quite as direct in feel or as quick to react as Honda's, is among the better examples of the bunch. Paired with the turbo engine, it largely avoids undesirable slipping sensations. Take advantage of the Sport or Sport+ driving mode, and the CVT mimics a six-speed or an eight-speed conventional automatic transmission, respectively. Manual shifts can be summoned via the lever or paddles mounted to the steering wheel. These modes also significantly quicken throttle response; in the default, "Intelligent" mode, the Forester XT feels considerably less alive.Thanks to this new powertrain, the Forester XT is about as quick as an affordably-priced compact SUV gets. Judging from various road tests, it will get to 60 mph in a bit over six seconds, while the heavier, CVT-free Ford Escape will take nearly seven. So why isn't powertrain performance closer to the top of this list of "why to buys"? Partly because performance doesn't rank among the key reasons people buy this sort of vehicle, and the Forester does so well in the areas that tend to be top priorities. But also because this powertrain accelerates the Forester so smoothly that there's little thrill to be had from the experience. If you want performance for practical reasons, such as passing on a two-lane highway, the Forester will deliver. If you're seeking thrills, not so much. No need, practical or otherwise, for a rocket ship? Then the regular, 170-horsepower Forester should do. The turbo does have a bit of a fuel economy penalty, especially on the highway. Its EPA fuel economy ratings are 23 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, vs. 24/32 for the non-turbo engine. The Escape checks in at 21/28. These EPA ratings assume a casual driving style. With any turbo a heavy right foot will dramatically reduce fuel economy. see full Subaru Forester review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2013 Subaru Forester
| 2013 Subaru Forester Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
I've got the "base" 2.5 litre 4-cylinder "boxer" motor with standard AWD and the Continuously Variable Transmission. The powertrain IS powerful - even with just 170 HP on tap, I've got no issues with acceleration. The engine pulls smoothly (although sometimes noisily at higher RPM) and it's easy to get up to speed. The CVT is great... It takes a moment to get used to the "non-shifting" feel - not feeling the shift between gears. But, again, smooth and easy. Subaru has programmed some shift "feel" into the unit, so it's not like a solid ROAR of engine noise all the time. It "feels" like there is a shift between first and .. 2nd? and then onto "third"... Have yet to achieve the "promised" MPG levels, but I've got a bit of a heavy foot and have been using the A/C almost non-stop since day one - I live in the desert area of Southern California. Have not had any slippage or loss of traction - but I've played on some loose dirt roads and never lost any control. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
All wheel drive system is great. Hard to get the car stuck in snow. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very quick. Fun to drive. Still a bit high up to really trust the cornering, but feels good under heavy acceleration. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
I was sceptical at first of the CVT but now I really enjoy it. However CVT is extremely noisy below 10 degrees Celsius and whines like a sick cat see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2013 Subaru Forester Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
Sometimes the engine gets a bit LOUD when you're accelerating. The CVT can be a bit .. touchy .. and can sometimes lurch from a stop. But otherwise, the powertrain is great. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2013 Subaru Forester
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2013 Subaru Forester.
2013 Subaru Forester MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr SUV | 2.5 X | 21,295 | 20,166 | 795 |
| 4dr SUV | 2.5 X Premium | 24,295 | 22,870 | 795 |
| 4dr SUV | 2.5 XT Premium | 27,295 | 25,591 | 795 |
| 4dr SUV | 2.5 X Limited | 26,995 | 25,306 | 795 |
| 4dr SUV | 2.5 X Touring | 28,395 | 26,586 | 795 |
| 4dr SUV | 2.5 XT Touring | 29,995 | 28,084 | 795 |
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