Subaru Forester 2 (SG) Crossover (2002-2008)
34% Neofiliac
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Subaru Forester 2 (chassis code SG) is a compact crossover in production from 2002 to 2008. It was available with a range of flat-4 engines that displaced 2.0 to 2.5 liters.
As usual, Subaru used its characteristic flat-4 engines and sends power to all four wheels via its symmetric AWD system.
During the production run, Subaru made some updates to the Mk2 Forester, including a minor facelift that rolled out in various markets gradually. The vehicle otherwise remained largely unchanged.
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Pros
- Characteristic H4 engiens
- Symmetric AWD
Cons
- No powerful engine options
- MacPherson front suspensions
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Specifications
2.0X | 2.0X AT | 2.0XT | 2.0XT AT | 2.5 158PS | 2.5 158PS AT | 2.5 165PS | 2.5 165PS AT | 2.5 173PS | 2.5 173PS AT | 2.5T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 406 L / 14.3 cu-ft ~ 1525 L / 53.9 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coolant Capacity | 6.9 L / 7.3 qt | 6.9 L / 7.3 qt | 6.9 L / 7.3 qt | 6.9 L / 7.3 qt | 6.9 L / 7.3 qt | 6.8 L / 7.2 qt | 6.9 L / 7.3 qt | 6.8 L / 7.2 qt | 6.9 L / 7.3 qt | 6.8 L / 7.2 qt | 7.4 L / 7.8 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.2 L / 4.4 qt | 4.2 L / 4.4 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 545 kg / 1202 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Drum | Drum | Disc | Disc | Drum | Drum | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 205/70 R15 | 205/70R15 | 215/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 | 205/70 R15 | 205/70R15 | 215/60 R15 | 215/60 R15 | 215/60 R15 | 215/60 R15 | 215/60 R15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 5-door Crossover | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1590 mm / 62.6 in | 1590 mm / 62.6 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1590 mm / 62.6 in | 1590 mm / 62.6 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4450 mm / 175.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1735 mm / 68.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1485.0 mm / 58.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs | 1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs | 1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs | 1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs | 1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs | 1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs | 1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs | 1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs | 1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs | 1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs | 1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2525 mm / 99.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 11.4 sec | 11.4 sec | 8.3 sec | 8.3 sec | 9.7 sec | 9.7 sec | 6.3 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 10.8 sec | 10.8 sec | 7.9 sec | 7.9 sec | 9.2 sec | 9.2 sec | 6.0 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (combined) | 11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph | 168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph | 202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph | 195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph | 197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph | 197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph | 226.0 km/h / 140.4 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | EJ20J | EJ20J | EJ20J | EJ20J | EJ20J | EJ20J | EJ251 | EJ251 | EJ253 | EJ253 | EJ255 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 99.5 mm / 3.9 in | 99.5 mm / 3.9 in | 99.5 mm / 3.9 in | 99.5 mm / 3.9 in | 99.5 mm / 3.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc | 2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc | 2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc | 2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc | 2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc | 2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 125.0 hp / 93.2 kW @ 5600 rpm | 125.0 hp / 93.2 kW @ 5600 rpm | 177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 5600 rpm | 177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 5600 rpm | 158.0 hp / 117.8 kW @ 6400 rpm | 158.0 hp / 117.8 kW @ 6400 rpm | 165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 5600 rpm | 165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 5600 rpm | 173.0 hp / 129.0 kW @ 6000 rpm | 173.0 hp / 129.0 kW @ 6000 rpm | 211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 5600 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 62.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 62.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 88.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 88.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 79.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 79.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 70.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 70.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 85.9 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 184 Nm / 135.7 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 184 Nm / 135.7 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 186 Nm / 137.2 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 186 Nm / 137.2 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 225 Nm / 166.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 225 Nm / 166.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 229 Nm / 168.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 229 Nm / 168.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Availability | 2002 ~ 2005 | 2002 ~ 2005 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2005 | 2002 ~ 2005 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2005 ~ 2008 |
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