1998 Subaru Forester L
Wagon · 165 hp · 21 mpg combined
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The numbers.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual.
29 standard items.
Three groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Curb weight
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- N side-mounted airbags
- N head airbags
- N
1 factory paint
- Rio Red
Safety and recalls
1 recall campaign on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
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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Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.