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2006 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual)

The 2006 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) is a 173-hp 2.5-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $22,420 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 173 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Forester measures 176.6 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,165 lb.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$22,420 ($36,143 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque166 lb-ft @ 4400 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
Combined22 MPG
Tank Capacity15 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length176.6 in
Width68.3 in
Height62.6 in
Wheelbase99.4 in
Curb Weight3,165 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear39.7 in
Legroom Front43.6 in
Legroom Rear33.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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