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2005 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon

The 2005 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon is a 165-hp 2.5-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $22,020 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 165 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The Forester measures 175.2 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,090 lb.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$22,020 ($36,644 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower165 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque166 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Tank Capacity15 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length175.2 in
Width68.1 in
Height65 in
Wheelbase99.4 in
Curb Weight3,090 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear39.8 in
Legroom Front43.7 in
Legroom Rear33.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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