Subaru Forester Horsepower & Torque (2002-2026)

The Subaru Forester is a compact crossover SUV that has been a staple in Subaru's lineup since 1997, evolving from a tall station wagon to a modern crossover design.

Performance highlights include a range of flat-four engines, with power outputs spanning from 165 horsepower in 2005 to 250 horsepower in 2018.

Notably, the 2018 model featured a 2.0L turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) and delivered 258 lb-ft of torque, marking its peak performance.

By 2025, the Forester offers a 2.5L engine producing 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, standard with all-wheel drive (AWD).

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

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2026 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2026 Subaru Forester horsepower ranges from 180 hp to 194 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2026 Subaru Forester torque ranges from 154 lb-ft to 178 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

Sixth Generation: 2024-2025

2025 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2025 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L engine producing 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, with consistent output across configurations.

It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with an 8-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2024 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2024 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L engine producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, with both figures consistent across configurations.

It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with an 8-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

Fifth Generation: 2018-2023

2023 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2023 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L engine that produces a consistent output of 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, regardless of configuration.

It utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain.

2022 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2022 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L engine that produces a consistent output of 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, regardless of configuration. It utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain.

2021 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2021 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L engine producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, with both figures consistent across configurations.

It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 7-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2020 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2020 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L engine producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, with these figures consistent across configurations.

It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

2019 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2019 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L engine that produces a consistent horsepower of 182 hp and torque of 176 lb-ft across its configurations.

It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 7-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2018 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The Subaru Forester offers a horsepower range from 170 hp with the 2.5L engine to 250 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine, both configurations utilizing an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain.

Transmission options include a 6-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) for the 2.5L engine and an 8-speed CVT for the 2.0L engine.

Fourth Generation: 2012-2017

2017 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The Subaru Forester offers a horsepower range from 170 hp with the 2.5L H4 engine to 250 hp with the 2.0L H4 engine, both utilizing an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Both engine options are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring an overdrive (OD) function.

2016 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The Subaru Forester features a horsepower range from 170 hp with the 2.5L H4 engine to 250 hp with the 2.0L H4 engine.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain.

2015 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The Subaru Forester offers a horsepower range from 170 hp with the 2.5L engine to 250 hp with the 2.0L engine, both utilizing an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Transmission options include a 6-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive for the 2.5L engine and an 8-speed CVT with overdrive for the 2.0L engine.

2014 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The Subaru Forester offers a horsepower range from 170 hp with the 2.5L engine to 250 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

All configurations utilize an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and feature a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2013 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The Subaru Forester 2013 is equipped with a 2.5L Flat 4 engine, producing a horsepower range of 170 hp to 224 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft to 226 lb-ft, with all variants utilizing an AWD drivetrain and a 4-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2012 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The Subaru Forester 2012 features a 2.5L Flat 4 engine, producing a horsepower range of 170 hp to 224 hp, with the difference attributed to engine tuning.

Torque output ranges from 174 lb-ft to 226 lb-ft, also dependent on engine tuning. The vehicle is equipped with an AWD drivetrain and a 4-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

Third Generation: 2008-2011

2011 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L Flat 4 engine, producing a horsepower range of 170 hp to 224 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft to 226 lb-ft, with all variants utilizing an AWD drivetrain and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2010 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The Subaru Forester 2010 features a 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl engine, producing a horsepower range from 170 hp to 224 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft to 226 lb-ft, with the differences attributed to engine tuning. The vehicle is equipped with an AWD drivetrain and offers both a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic transmission option.

2009 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L flat 4-cylinder engine, producing a horsepower range from 170 hp to 224 hp, depending on the specific engine configuration. Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft to 226 lb-ft, also influenced by the engine configuration. The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is available with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

2008 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl engine, producing a horsepower range of 173 hp to 224 hp, with the variation attributed to engine configuration.

Torque output ranges from 166 lb-ft to 226 lb-ft, also dependent on the engine configuration. The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

Second Generation: 2002-2007

2007 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2007 Subaru Forester features a 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl engine, producing a horsepower range of 173 hp to 224 hp, with torque ranging from 166 lb-ft to 226 lb-ft, depending on the specific engine configuration.

All variants are equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and utilize a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

2006 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The Subaru Forester 2006 features a 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl engine, producing a horsepower range from 173 hp to 230 hp, with torque varying from 166 lb-ft to 235 lb-ft, depending on the engine configuration.

It is equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

2005 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl engine, producing a horsepower range of 165 hp to 210 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 166 lb-ft to 235 lb-ft, with the differences attributed to engine tuning. The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is available with either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission.

2004 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L flat 4-cylinder engine, producing a horsepower range of 165 hp to 210 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 166 lb-ft to 235 lb-ft, with both figures resulting from the same engine type and size. The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

2003 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2003 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L flat 4-cylinder engine, producing a consistent output of 165 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque.

This model features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

2002 Subaru Forester Horsepower And Torque

The 2002 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.5L flat 4-cylinder engine, producing a consistent output of 165 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque.

This model features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.