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Subaru Forester Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2011)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2011 Subaru Forester Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr SUV
Wheelbase 103.0 in
Length 179.5 in
Width 70.1 in
Height 65.9 in
Curb Weight 3300 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
 

2011 Subaru Forester 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 2.5 X 2.5 X Premium 2.5 XT Premium 2.5 X Limited 2.5 X Touring 2.5 XT Touring
Standard Engine 2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5800
174 lb-ft@4100
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5800
174 lb-ft@4100
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5800
174 lb-ft@4100
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5800
174 lb-ft@4100
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual4-speed manually-shiftable automatic4-speed manually-shiftable automatic4-speed manually-shiftable automatic4-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)4-speed manually-shiftable automatic4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    
Standard DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
Standard Tires215/55HR16 tires225/55HR17 tires225/55HR17 tires225/55HR17 tires225/55HR17 tires225/55HR17 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
AWD system works great in ice and snow see full Subaru Forester review
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The engine is adequate but nothing to write home about, but the AWD system is by most accounts the best in the segment. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best on the market : AWD is a marvel see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Once warmed up the engine is smooth strong and relatively quiet at all speeds. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru All Wheel Drive. see full Subaru Forester review
2011 Subaru Forester Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Just turned 72k on this little car that I really DID love. Checked the oil at 2000 miles since change....about .75 qts. low. Thought I must have under filled it at last change. About 500 miles later another .5 qt. low. Out of warranty. Up to a quart every 1200 is within Subaru's warranty limits. Googled it and found they're being sued over the 2011 through 2014s for excess oil consumption (defective oil rings see full Subaru Forester review
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
So far not impressed with reliability. High oil consumption, loud rumbling noises from engine compartment at 2200-2800 RPM, leaky cam seal. see full Subaru Forester review
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Going up the same steep hill, the Forester managed, but the TDI had power to spare and the difference was compelling. Forester X Ltd nice as it was just could not compete with the diesel in performance. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 4 cylinder engine combined with the 4 speed automatic provides a decent city driving experience but on the highway it was found to be lacking in power. With the turbo you get worse mileage, have to use premium fuel and have less interior/cargo space. see full Subaru Forester review
 

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2011 Subaru Forester MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr SUV 2.5 X 20,495 19,397 725
4dr SUV 2.5 X Premium 23,195 21,869 725
4dr SUV 2.5 XT Premium 26,995 25,316 725
4dr SUV 2.5 X Limited 26,495 24,814 725
4dr SUV 2.5 X Touring 27,995 26,186 725
4dr SUV 2.5 XT Touring 29,995 28,084 725

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