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2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i CVT

The 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i CVT is a 170-hp flat-4 SUV with a lineartronic cvt and all-wheel drive. It starts at $23,395 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$23,395 ($31,681 *)
MSRP with Destination$24,245 ($32,832 *)
Destination Charge$850
Engine
Engine TypeFlat-4 (BOXER) 2.5L DOHC
Horsepower170 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque174 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, AVCS (intake camshafts only)
Bore and Stroke94.0 x 90.0
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeSequential MFI, cylinder head-mounted injectors, ETC
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Differential TypeActive AWD, electronically managed variable hydraulic transfer clutch
Transmission
TransmissionLineartronic CVT
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular (87 AKI minimum)
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone w/ pillow ball joint mount, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.6 in. ventilated, dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake Disc10.8 in. solid disc, single-piston caliper
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7 in. steel
Wheels Rear17 x 7 in. steel
Tires Front225/60R17 98H all-season
Tires Rear225/60R17 98H all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length180.9 in
Width70.7 in
Height68.2 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Front Track60.9 in
Rear Track61.1 in
Ground Clearance8.7 in
Approach Angle23°
Departure Angle25°
Cargo Volume34.4 ft³
Curb Weight3,366 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front41.4 in
Headroom Rear39.8 in
Legroom Front43 in
Legroom Rear38 in
Shoulder Room Front57 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.5 in
Hip Room Front53.9 in
Hip Room Rear53 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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