Subaru Forester 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 5.5s (Forester XT, 2008)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 13.5s (Forester XC Boxer D, 2010)
- BHP
- 121 – 237
- Torque
- 176Nm – 350Nm
- Top speed
- 103mph – 140mph
- Engine
- 1,994cc – 2,457cc
The fastest recorded Forester 0–60 is 5.5s; the slowest is 13.5s.
Recorded BHP ranges from 121 to 237.
Recorded torque ranges from 176Nm to 350Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 103mph to 140mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.



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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester XT | 2008 | 2,457cc | 226.6 | 320Nm | 5.5s | 134mph |
| Forester XTEN | 2007–2009 | 2,457cc | 226.6 | 320Nm | 5.7s | 134mph |
| Forester XTE T | 2006 | 2,457cc | 226.6 | 320.1Nm | 5.7s | 134mph |
| Forester XT Auto (+1 similar) | 2007–2009 | 2,457cc | 226.6 | 320Nm | 7.3s | 132mph |
| Forester i XT Symmetrical AWD CVT (+1 similar) | 2015–2019 | 1,998cc | 237 | 350Nm | 7.5s | 137mph |
| Forester XT Turbo | 2002–2003 | 1,994cc | 174.3 | 245Nm | 8.3s | 126mph |
| Forester XT Turbo Auto | 2003–2005 | 1,994cc | 174.3 | 245Nm | 8.7s | 121mph |
| Forester X (+2 similar) | 2006–2008 | 1,994cc | 155.6 | 186Nm | 9.4s | 122mph |
| Forester X (+1 similar) | 2005–2007 | 1,994cc | 155.5 | 186Nm | 9.4s | 122mph |
| Forester XC Boxer Symmetrical D AWD (+2 similar) | 2015–2018 | 1,998cc | 145 | 350Nm | 9.9s | 118mph |
| Forester XC Boxer Symmetrical D AWD CVT (+3 similar) | 2015–2017 | 1,998cc | 145 | 350Nm | 9.9s | 117mph |
| Forester X Boxer D (+5 similar) | 2008–2011 | 1,998cc | 144.8 | 350Nm | 10s | 115mph |
| Forester XC Premium Boxer Symmetrical D AWD (+2 similar) | 2013–2015 | 1,998cc | 145 | 350Nm | 10.2s | 119mph |
| Forester X Boxer D | 2012 | 1,998cc | 144.8 | 350Nm | 10.2s | 115mph |
| Forester XS Boxer D (+2 similar) | 2011–2013 | 1,998cc | 144.8 | 350Nm | 10.3s | 115mph |
| Forester S Turbo AWD Auto | 2000 | 1,994cc | 168 | 240Nm | 10.3s | 117mph |
| Forester GLS | 1999 | 1,994cc | 121 | 176Nm | 10.3s | 110mph |
| Forester S Turbo AWD | 1999 | 1,994cc | 168 | 240Nm | 10.3s | 123mph |
| Forester XE Symmetrical AWD (+1 similar) | 2016–2018 | 1,995cc | 148 | 198Nm | 10.6s | 118mph |
| Forester i XE Symmetrical AWD | 2013 | 1,995cc | 148 | 198Nm | 10.6s | 119mph |
| Forester XS | 2011 | 1,994cc | 147.5 | 196Nm | 11s | 114mph |
| Forester (+1 similar) | 2002–2014 | 1,994cc | 123.4 | 184Nm | 11.4s | 111mph |
| Forester X All Weather (+1 similar) | 2002–2006 | 1,994cc | 123.4 | 184Nm | 11.4s | 112mph |
| Forester All Weather Auto (+1 similar) | 2001 | 1,994cc | 123.4 | 184Nm | 11.4s | 103mph |
| Forester XEN Auto (+1 similar) | 2006–2007 | 1,994cc | 155.6 | 186Nm | 11.6s | 117mph |
| Forester XE Auto | 2006 | 1,994cc | 155.5 | 186Nm | 11.6s | 118mph |
| Forester i XE Premium Symmetrical AWD CVT (+3 similar) | 2013–2021 | 1,995cc | 148 | 198Nm | 11.8s | 119mph |
| Forester XS Auto (+1 similar) | 2011–2012 | 1,995cc | 147.5 | 196Nm | 12.4s | 114mph |
| Forester XC Boxer D | 2011 | 1,998cc | 144.8 | 350Nm | 12.7s | 115mph |
| Forester X Auto (+1 similar) | 2008–2010 | 1,994cc | 147.5 | 196Nm | 12.7s | 114mph |
| Forester X All Weather A (+1 similar) | 2003–2005 | 1,994cc | 123.4 | 184Nm | 13.4s | 104mph |
| Forester XC Boxer D | 2010 | 1,998cc | 144.8 | 350Nm | 13.5s | 115mph |
| Forester | 2004 | 1,994cc | 123.4 | 184Nm | 13.5s | 111mph |