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Free Subaru Forester VIN Decoder

Look up available Subaru Forester vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 25 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2000–? 25 variants SUV PetrolDiesel
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Subaru Forester specs by variant

All 25 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · CVT 4 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.5L CVT AWD (81 HP) 2025–? Petrol 2.5 L 180 bhp CVT — —
2.5L CVT (182 HP) 2019–? Petrol 2.5 L 180 bhp CVT — —
2.0L CVT AWD (240 HP) 2013–2018 Petrol 2.0 L 237 bhp CVT — —
2.0L CVT AWD (150 HP) 2013–2018 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp CVT — —
Petrol · MANUAL 16 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L 6MT AWD (150 HP) 2013–2018 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.5L 5MT AWD (230 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.5 L 227 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L 5MT AWD (171 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.5 L 169 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L X 5MT AWD (150 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L XT 5MT AWD (230 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.5 L 227 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L X 5MT AWD (128 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.0 L 156 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L STi 6MT AWD (256 HP) 2002–2005 Petrol 2.5 L 261 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.0T 5MT AWD (220 HP) 2002–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 217 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L XT 5MT AWD (210 HP) 2002–2005 Petrol 2.5 L 208 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0T 5MT AWD (177 HP) 2002–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 174 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L 5MT AWD (167 HP) 2002–2005 Petrol 2.5 L 165 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L 5MT AWD (152 HP) 2002–2005 Petrol 2.5 L 150 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L 5MT AWD (137 HP) 2002–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 135 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L 5MT AWD (125 HP) 2002–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L 5MT AWD (240 HP) 2000–2002 Petrol 2.0 L 2367 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L Turbo 5MT AWD (170 HP) 2000–2002 Petrol 2.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
Diesel · CVT 1 variant
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L 6MT AWD (147 HP) 2013–2018 Diesel 2.0 L 145 bhp CVT — —
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 3 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.5L 5AT AWD (262 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.5 L 259 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.5L 4AT AWD (230 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.5 L 227 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
2.5L 4AT AWD (171 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.5 L 169 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
Diesel · MANUAL 1 variant
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0D 6MT AWD (147 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 2.0 L 145 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Subaru Forester specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Subaru Forester VIN FAQ

What can a Subaru Forester VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Subaru Forester identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Subaru Forester dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 2000–? across 25 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Subaru Forester VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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