1998 Subaru Forester AWD L Wagon
The 1998 Subaru Forester AWD L Wagon is a 165-hp 2.5-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $19,190 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 165 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Forester measures 175.2 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,020 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,190 ($38,262 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 165 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.2 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,020 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars