Subaru Forester 4 (SJ) Crossover (2012-2018)

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Product Overview

Subaru Forester 4 (chassis code SJ) is a compact crossover in production from 2012 to 2018. It was available with a range of flat-4 engines that displaced 2.0 to 2.5 liters.
Compared to the Mk3 model, the Mk4 Forester has a smaller drivetrain lineup. CVT has fully replaced automatic transmissions, while the manual was upgraded to 6-speed. The engines are an evolution of those found in earlier Subaru vehicles.
The design of the vehicle, due to its crossover form factor, hasn't changed much. It remains generic and forgettable but doesn't offend.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 33% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Some offroad capabilities
  • Some towing capacity
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • CVT
  • MacPherson strut front suspensions

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Specifications

2.0D2.0D CVT2.0i2.0i CVT2.0T 241PS2.5i CVT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity505 L / 17.8 cu-ft ~ 1557 L / 55.0 cu-ft505 L / 17.8 cu-ft ~ 1557 L / 55.0 cu-ft488 L / 17.2 cu-ft ~ 1577 L / 55.7 cu-ft488 L / 17.2 cu-ft ~ 1577 L / 55.7 cu-ft488 L / 17.2 cu-ft ~ 1577 L / 55.7 cu-ft488 L / 17.2 cu-ft ~ 1577 L / 55.7 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 L / 6.2 qt5.9 L / 6.2 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt5.1 L / 5.4 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt
Fuel Capacity60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload518 kg / 1142 lbs455 kg / 1003 lbs381 kg / 840 lbs351 kg / 774 lbs237 kg / 522 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDiscVentilated discsDiscDiscVentilated discsDisc
Offroad | Approach Angle23.0 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle22.0 deg22.0 deg22.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle25.0 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size225/60 R17225/60 R17225/60 R17225/60 R17225/55 R18225/60 R17
Turning Circle11.4 m / 37.4 ft11.4 m / 37.4 ft10.6 m / 34.8 ft10.6 m / 34.8 ft10.6 m / 34.8 ft10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door Crossover

Dimensions

Ground Clearance220 mm / 8.7 in
Size | Height1735 mm / 68.3 in1735 mm / 68.3 in1735 mm / 68.3 in1735 mm / 68.3 in1735 mm / 68.3 in1735 mm / 68.3 in
Size | Length4610 mm / 181.5 in4610 mm / 181.5 in4595 mm / 180.9 in4595 mm / 180.9 in4595 mm / 180.9 in4595 mm / 180.9 in
Size | Width1795 mm / 70.7 in
Track Width | Front1545.0 mm / 60.8 in
Track Width | Rear1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1550.0 mm / 61.0 in1550.0 mm / 61.0 in1550.0 mm / 61.0 in1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight1562.0 kg / 3443.6 lbs1625.0 kg / 3582.5 lbs1469.0 kg / 3238.6 lbs1499.0 kg / 3304.7 lbs1613.0 kg / 3556.1 lbs1513.0 kg / 3335.6 lbs
Wheel Size7J x 177J x 1717 in17 in18 in17 in
Wheelbase2640 mm / 103.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.9 sec9.9 sec10.6 sec11.8 sec7.5 sec9.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.4 sec9.4 sec10.1 sec11.2 sec7.1 sec9.4 sec
CO2 Emission148 g/km158 g/km148 g/km
Fuel Economy5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (combined) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph221.0 km/h / 137.3 mph196.0 km/h / 121.8 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineEE20EE20FB20FB20FA20FFB25
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio15.2:115.2:110.5:110.5:110.6:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc
Engine | Power147.0 hp / 109.6 kW @ 3600 rpm147.0 hp / 109.6 kW @ 3600 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6200 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6200 rpm241.0 hp / 179.7 kW @ 5600 rpm175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output73.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in73.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in120.6 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm198 Nm / 146.0 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm198 Nm / 146.0 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm235 Nm / 173.3 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel 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 cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualLineartronicManual

Production

Availability2016 ~ 20182016 ~ 20182012 ~ 20182012 ~ 20182012 ~ 20182012 ~ 2015

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