--- title: "2012-2013 Subaru Forester Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2013 Subaru Forester, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/specs" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2012-2013 Subaru Forester Specifications Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2013 Subaru Forester, by engine and drivetrain. Key specifications for the 2012-2013 Subaru Forester, by engine and drivetrain. ## 2012-2013 Subaru Forester key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Fuel economy | 24 city / 32 hwy (2.5X CVT); 20/27 (2.5XT auto) | | Curb weight | 3,250 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR1620 (exposed-blade flip key with integrated remote) | ## 2012-2013 Subaru Forester engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (FB25, port-injected) | 2.5X, 2.5X Premium, 2.5X Limited, 2.5X Touring | 170 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder (EJ25, 2.5XT) | 2.5XT Premium, 2.5XT Limited | 224 hp | Premium 91 octane recommended (regular 87 usable with reduced power) | ## Which Subaru Forester model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Subaru Forester built from 2012 through 2013, the SH (3rd generation), compact crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012) - [2013 Forester](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2013) ## What changed during the 2012-2013 Subaru Forester | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | 2.5X Touring trim added above 2.5X Limited with HID headlights, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, and silver roof rails; 2.5XT models gain a larger rear spoiler | | 2012-2013 | Facelift years of the SH generation; non-turbo trims run the newer FB25 while the 2.5XT retains the EJ25 turbo through the end of production in 2013 | | 2013 | Minor changes only: Sky Blue dropped from the exterior color palette, replaced by Marine Blue and Deep Cherry Pearl | ## 2012-2013 Subaru Forester specs: common questions ### What does a 2012-2013 Subaru Forester weigh? About 3,250 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2012-2013 Subaru Forester get? 24 city / 32 hwy (2.5X CVT); 20/27 (2.5XT auto) on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SH)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Forester) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Forester 2.5L FB25BC oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/subaru/forester/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-fb25bc-2/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2010 Forester 2.5L EJ255 turbo oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2010/subaru/forester/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-ej255-e-turbo/) - [Subaru Forester Owners Forum, oil type & filter for 2013 2.5XT (5W-30, 4.4 qt per owner's manual)](https://www.subaruforester.org/threads/oil-type-filter-for-2013-2-5xt.133018/) - [sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Forester oil type by model year (2011-2013 SH)](https://www.sportsubarusouth.com/subaru-research/subaru-forester-oil-type/) - [KBB, 2010 Subaru Forester specs (2.5XT: 224 hp / 226 lb-ft)](https://www.kbb.com/subaru/forester/2010/) - [Edmunds, 2013 Subaru Forester review (2.5XT specs, 4-speed automatic)](https://www.edmunds.com/subaru/forester/2013/review/) - [tirecalculatorhub.com, Subaru Forester OEM tire size guide by year](https://tirecalculatorhub.com/guides/subaru-tire-calculator) - [Conley Subaru, Forester lug nut torque by model year](https://www.conleysubaru.com/subaru-research/subaru-forester-lug-nut-torque/) - [Class Law Group, Subaru oil consumption class action settlement summary](https://www.classlawgroup.com/subaru-oil-consumption-class-action-lawsuit) - [subaruforester.org, 2011-14 Forester oil consumption class action lawsuit thread](https://www.subaruforester.org/threads/2011-14-forester-oil-consumption-class-action-lawsuit-merged-thread.360817/) - [subaruofdayton.com, Subaru EJ25 head gasket history explainer](https://www.subaruofdayton.com/blog/head-gaskets-horizons-and-hope-the-truth-about-older-subaru-models) ## Other Subaru Forester generations - [2025-2026 Subaru Forester specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025-2026/specs) - [2019-2024 Subaru Forester specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/specs) - [2014-2018 Subaru Forester specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/specs). ## More for the 2012-2013 Subaru Forester - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.