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2004 Subaru Forester
Compared with 2001

What's new for 2004.

Trims

  • New: 2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS Premium, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT Premium
  • Dropped: L, S, S Premium Package

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER
  • New engine: 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled and turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
  • Top horsepower up from 165 to 210 hp

Trims

5 configurations

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2004 Subaru Forester

2.5 X

Horsepower
165
City MPG
19
Highway MPG
25
Engine
2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
165 hp
Torque
166 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Full-Time AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual with overdrive
City / highway MPG
19 / 25
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Full-Time AWD system
  • 4-channel/4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Hill Holder system (manual transmission only)
  • Air conditioning with rotary controls
  • Cruise control
  • Power windows, locks and mirrors
  • Remote keyless entry system
  • AM/FM/Weatherband stereo with single-disc CD player
  • Roof rails with cross bars
  • Multi-reflector fog lights
  • Textured Gray body-side cladding

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

5 of 5 trims
2004 Subaru Forester · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5 X
2.5 XS
2.5 XS Premium
2.5 XT
2.5 XT Premium
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)19 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 21
Horsepower165 hp165 hp165 hp210 hp210 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5 X2.5 XS2.5 XS Premium2.5 XT2.5 XT Premium
DrivetrainFull-Time AWDFull-Time AWDFull-Time AWDFull-Time AWDFull-Time AWD
Transmission5-speed manual with overdrive5-speed manual with overdrive5-speed manual with overdrive5-speed manual with overdrive5-speed manual with overdrive
Name2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC intercooled and turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC intercooled and turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbocharged
Fuel injectionsequential multi-port fuel injectionsequential multi-port fuel injectionsequential multi-port fuel injectionsequential multi-port fuel injectionsequential multi-port fuel injection
Horsepower165165165210210
Horsepower RPM56005600560056005600
Torque lb ft166166166235235
Torque RPM40004000400036003600
Fuel typeUnleaded gasolineUnleaded gasolineUnleaded gasolineUnleaded gasolineUnleaded gasoline
2.5 X2.5 XS2.5 XS Premium2.5 XT2.5 XT Premium
City MPG1919191919
Highway MPG2525252525
Combined MPG2121212121
2.5 X2.5 XS2.5 XS Premium2.5 XT2.5 XT Premium
Length (in)175.2175.2175.2175.2175.2
Width (in)68.368.368.368.368.3
Height (in)6565656565
Wheelbase (in)99.499.499.499.499.4
2.5 X2.5 XS2.5 XS Premium2.5 XT2.5 XT Premium
Wheel size (in)1616161616
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishStyled steel with center cap5-spoke design5-spoke design6-spoke design6-spoke design
2.5 X2.5 XS2.5 XS Premium2.5 XT2.5 XT Premium
Latch systemYesYesYesYesYes
Front airbagsYesYesYesYesYes
Side airbagsYesYesYesYesYes
2.5 X2.5 XS2.5 XS Premium2.5 XT2.5 XT Premium
Full-Time AWD systemYesYesYesYesYes
4-channel/4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)YesYesYesYesYes
Hill Holder system (manual transmission only)See conditionSee conditionSee conditionSee conditionSee condition
Air conditioning with rotary controlsYesYesYesYesYes
Cruise controlYesYesYesYesYes
Power windows, locks and mirrorsYesYesYesYesYes
Remote keyless entry systemYesYesYesYesYes
AM/FM/Weatherband stereo with single-disc CD playerYesYesYesYesYes
Roof rails with cross barsYesYesYesYesYes
Multi-reflector fog lightsYesYesYesYesYes
Textured Gray body-side claddingYesYesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package (heated front seats, heated mirrors, wiper de-icer)-YesYesYesYes
Viscous limited-slip rear differential-YesYesYesYes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)-YesYesYesYes
16-inch aluminum-alloy 5-spoke design wheels-YesYesYesYes
AM/FM/Weatherband stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer-YesYesYesYes
Automatic climate control system-YesYesYesYes
Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, shifter and parking brake handle-YesYesYesYes
Steel Gray Metallic body-side cladding-YesYesYesYes
Chrome inner door handles-YesYesYesYes
Monotone paint scheme--Yes--
Power panoramic moonroof--Yes--
Optional leather-trimmed upholstery (with automatic transmission)--See condition--
Functional hood scoop---YesYes
Aluminum finish roof rails---YesYes
Body color door handles---YesYes
7-speaker sound system including rear sub-woofer---YesYes
Sport design instrumentation---YesYes
16-inch aluminum-alloy 6-spoke design wheels---YesYes
4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission----Yes
Power moonroof----Yes
Black leather-trimmed upholstery----Yes