2017 Subaru Forester

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

The 2017 Subaru Forester is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: CVT, Manual, Automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

GASOLINE

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Not available

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder
Displacement	2.0 L to 2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: CVT, Manual, Automatic
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
Highway	32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.

19V701000: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's…
Reported October 3, 2019. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 13, 2026

Data verified: October 13, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2017 Subaru Forester have?

Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Subaru Forester?

Combined fuel economy is 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2017 Subaru Forester front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Subaru Forester?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.