2022 Subaru Forester 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.0s
- AWD, 182 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 147 of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 138 of 164 SUVs (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,454 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $25,895 |
| Crossover AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,545 lb | 103 | 19.5 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $25,895 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,528 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $28,895 |
| Premium Crossover AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,545 lb | 103 | 19.5 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $28,895 |
| Sport Crossover AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,545 lb | 103 | 19.5 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $30,465 |
| Sport CVT AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,538 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $30,465 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,552 lb | 102 | 19.5 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $32,575 |
| Limited Crossover AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,545 lb | 103 | 19.5 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $32,575 |
| Wilderness AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,620 lb | 101 | 19.9 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $33,520 |
| Wilderness Crossover AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,545 lb | 103 | 19.5 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $33,520 |
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,594 lb | 101 | 19.7 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $35,995 |
| Touring Crossover AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,545 lb | 103 | 19.5 | 8.0 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $35,995 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 12 | 182 hp | AWD | $25,895 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 12 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 12 | AWD | $25,895 | 8.0 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the AWD ($25,895).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | N Line FWD | 7-speed DCT | $25,850 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Equinox | LS FWD | 6-speed automatic | $25,800 | 8.1 s |
| Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $25,800 | 7.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 182 hp, 29 mpg, $25,895. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | N Line FWD | 195 hp | 32 mpg | $25,850 | N/A |
| Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 190 hp | 30 mpg | $26,800 | 7.6 s |
| Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $27,150 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid LE AWD | 219 hp | 40 mpg | $29,575 | 6.6 s |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid Blue AWD | 226 hp | 38 mpg | $29,750 | 7.1 s |
Forester by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Subaru Outback: 2.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Subaru Forester.
| Measure | 2022 Subaru Forester | 2022 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 8.0 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 182 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,454 lb | 3,637 lb |
| hp per ton | 105 | 100 |
| lb per hp | 19.0 | 20.0 |
| MSRP | $25,895 | $27,645 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree