1998 Subaru Forester Comparisons
Base Sport Utility
General Pricing
| Resale Value |
$18,695.00 |
$20,845.00 |
$14,995.00 |
| Destination |
$495.00 |
$525.00 |
$445.00 |
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Engines & Power
| Standard Engine |
2.5L H4 |
4.0L I6 |
2.2L I4 |
| Horsepower |
165 @ 5600 RPM |
190 @ 4600 RPM |
130 @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque |
162 @ 4000 RPM |
225 @ 3000 RPM |
144 @ 4000 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
2 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2457 |
3958 |
2197 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.9 X 3.1 |
3.9 X 3.4 |
3.4 X 3.7 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1 |
8.8:1 |
9.6:1 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3020.3 |
3353.2 |
3329.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
99.4 |
101.4 |
96.9 |
| Length (in.) |
175.2 |
167.5 |
167.8 |
| Width (in.) |
68.3 |
69.4 |
70.4 |
| Height (in.) |
62.8 |
63.8 |
66.6 |
| Track Front (in.) |
57.9 |
58.0 |
59.6 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
57.1 |
58.0 |
59.8 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
7.5 |
11.7 |
7.9 |
Interior Dimensions
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
40.6 |
37.8 |
38.9 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
39.6 |
38.0 |
37.3 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
43.0 |
41.4 |
42.1 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33.4 |
35.0 |
33.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.5 |
54.7 |
56.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.6 |
54.7 |
55.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
51.4 |
54.8 |
51.8 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
50.9 |
44.3 |
48.0 |
Braking & Traction
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Safety
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Roof
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
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