2008 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual)
The 2008 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) is a 170-hp 2.5-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $21,195 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 167 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 3,140 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,195 ($31,994 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 167 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,140 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars