2012 Subaru Forester AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual)
The 2012 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 $20,595 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 174 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Forester measures 179.5 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,250 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,595 ($29,152 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.5 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,250 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars