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2003 Subaru Forester
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2003 Subaru Forester
MSRP $27,995 - $36,595
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2003 Volkswagen Passat
MSRP $29,550 - $56,575
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas W8
Displacement
2.5L/150
1.8L/110 2.8L/169 4.0L/244
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
165 hp @ 5600 rpm
170 hp @ 5900 rpm 190 hp @ 6000 rpm 270 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
166 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
166 ft-lb @ 1950 rpm 206 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/viscous-coupling locking centre differential, hill holder feature & OD
5-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed automatic transmission w/4MOTION, Tiptronic & OD 6-speed manual transmission w/4MOTION & OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.8 - 11.3 L/100 km
10.7 - 14.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.9 - 8.1 L/100 km
7.0 - 9.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.9 - 11.3 L/100 km
7.0 - 14.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L
62.0 - 80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 - 1,011 mm
960 - 1,008 mm
Front Leg Room
1,107 mm
1,054 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,356 mm
1,417 mm
Rear Head Room
937 - 998 mm
947 - 1,008 mm
Rear Leg Room
856 mm
897 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
1,387 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
283 - 425 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,525 mm
2,703 mm
Length, Overall
4,450 mm
4,681 - 4,704 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,735 mm
1,745 mm
Height, Overall
1,590 mm
1,461 - 1,499 mm
Min Ground Clearance
191 mm
147 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,385 - 1,425 kg
1,457 - 1,846 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 TBD P215/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 TBD P215/55HR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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