1998 Subaru Forester Base
Wagon · 165 hp · 21 mpg combined
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The numbers.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual.
165hpHorsepower
162lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 19 city · 25 highway
AWD5-speed manual
33.2 cu ftCargo volume
3,020 lbsCurb weight
Paint and trim.
1 factory paint
- Rio Red
Safety and recalls
1 recall campaign on file.
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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 1998 Forester. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
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