Subaru Forester 2 (SG) Crossover (2002-2008)

34% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

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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What we found**

Neofiliac score 34% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Characteristic H4 engiens
  • Symmetric AWD
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • MacPherson front suspensions

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Specifications

2.0X2.0X AT2.0XT2.0XT AT2.5 158PS2.5 158PS AT2.5 165PS2.5 165PS AT2.5 173PS2.5 173PS AT2.5T

Capacity

Cargo Capacity406 L / 14.3 cu-ft ~ 1525 L / 53.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.9 L / 7.3 qt6.9 L / 7.3 qt6.9 L / 7.3 qt6.9 L / 7.3 qt6.9 L / 7.3 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt6.9 L / 7.3 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt6.9 L / 7.3 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt7.4 L / 7.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt
Fuel Capacity60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload545 kg / 1202 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDrumDrumDiscDiscDrumDrumDiscDiscDiscDiscDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size205/70 R15205/70R15215/60 R16215/60 R16205/70 R15205/70R15215/60 R15215/60 R15215/60 R15215/60 R15215/60 R15

Construction

Body Style5-door Crossover

Dimensions

Size | Height1590 mm / 62.6 in1590 mm / 62.6 in1585 mm / 62.4 in1585 mm / 62.4 in1590 mm / 62.6 in1590 mm / 62.6 in1585 mm / 62.4 in1585 mm / 62.4 in1585 mm / 62.4 in1585 mm / 62.4 in1585 mm / 62.4 in
Size | Length4450 mm / 175.2 in
Size | Width1735 mm / 68.3 in
Track Width | Front1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Weight1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs
Wheelbase2525 mm / 99.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.4 sec11.4 sec8.3 sec8.3 sec9.7 sec9.7 sec6.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.8 sec10.8 sec7.9 sec7.9 sec9.2 sec9.2 sec6.0 sec
Fuel Economy8.5 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 Speed180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph226.0 km/h / 140.4 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
EngineEJ20JEJ20JEJ20JEJ20JEJ20JEJ20JEJ251EJ251EJ253EJ253EJ255
Engine | Bore92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:18.0:18.0:111.0:111.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:18.2:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc
Engine | Power125.0 hp / 93.2 kW @ 5600 rpm125.0 hp / 93.2 kW @ 5600 rpm177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 5600 rpm177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 5600 rpm158.0 hp / 117.8 kW @ 6400 rpm158.0 hp / 117.8 kW @ 6400 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 5600 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 5600 rpm173.0 hp / 129.0 kW @ 6000 rpm173.0 hp / 129.0 kW @ 6000 rpm211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output62.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in62.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in88.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in88.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in79.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in79.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in70.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in85.9 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque184 Nm / 135.7 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm184 Nm / 135.7 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm186 Nm / 137.2 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm186 Nm / 137.2 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm225 Nm / 166.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm225 Nm / 166.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm229 Nm / 168.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm229 Nm / 168.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManual

Production

Availability2002 ~ 20052002 ~ 20052002 ~ 20082002 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082002 ~ 20052002 ~ 20052005 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082005 ~ 2008

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