Subaru Forester · 2012–2026
Subaru Forester Specifications
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
Last verified
Has the Subaru Forester specs specification changed by year?
| Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 26 city / 32 hwy (2.5L FB25D, estimated pending independent EPA confirmation); 35 city / 34 hwy / 35 combined (Hybrid, verified) |
| 2019–2024 | N/A | N/A | 3,449 lbs | 26 city / 33 hwy (2.5i CVT) |
| 2014–2018 | N/A | N/A | 3,350 lbs | 24 city / 32 hwy (2.5i CVT); 23/28 (2.0XT CVT) |
| 2012–2013 | N/A | N/A | 3,250 lbs | 24 city / 32 hwy (2.5X CVT); 20/27 (2.5XT auto) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The specs on a Subaru Forester is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2025–2026 Subaru Forester
SL (6th generation) · Compact crossover SUV (Subaru Global Platform, redesigned) · Specs
2019–2024 Subaru Forester
SK (5th generation) · Compact crossover SUV (Subaru Global Platform) · Specs
2014–2018 Subaru Forester
SJ (4th generation) · Compact crossover SUV · Specs
2012–2013 Subaru Forester
SH (3rd generation) · Compact crossover SUV · Specs
Subaru Forester specs: common questions
What gas mileage does a Subaru Forester get?
- 26 city / 32 hwy (2.5L FB25D, estimated pending independent EPA confirmation); 35 city / 34 hwy / 35 combined (Hybrid, verified) on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SL)
- Subaru Media, Subaru debuts all-new 2025 Forester SUV (press release)
- Car and Driver, Tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid (specs, mpg, curb weight, tire size)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2025 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity (0W-16, 4.6 qt)
- sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Forester oil type by model year (2025, incl. S:HEV hybrid)
- KBB, 2025 Subaru Forester specs (180 hp across trims)
- Subaru.com, 2025 Forester Hybrid Edition (194 combined hp, e-CVT)
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- Conley Subaru, Forester lug nut torque by model year
Find your exact Forester
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