Subaru Forester 2008 XS Specs & Dimensions

Welcome to the Subaru Forester 2008 XS specs page. Drill down and find all of the key details from overall fuel efficiency in MPG and its top speed in MPH, to running costs, dimensions, data and lots more. To get to the cars full spec details, simply follow the quick steps below to get to your desired version of Subaru Forester 2008 XS.
View detailed specifications by selecting the trim, engine, and version. What do these terms mean?

Trim, engine and version explained

To access the precise data on the Subaru Forester 2008 you need to know the trim, engine and version.

Trim:

Most Subaru models come in multiple trim levels, with more equipment being fitted the more expensive they are.

Engine:

Similarly, many Subaru trim levels are also available with different engine options, some focusing on economy, others on performance.

Version:

Finally, the version is determined by the car's bodystyle, number of doors and whether it has a manual or automatic gearbox.

Step 1 of 3 - Select trim level

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (24)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
SureTrak Standard Equipment (9)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Roof rails
SureTrak Optional Equipment (3)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
X Standard Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
X Optional Equipment (4)
  • Audio remote
  • CD Multichanger
  • Roof rails
  • Steel wheels
XC Standard Equipment (9)
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric sunroof
  • Metallic Paint
  • Roof rails
XC Optional Equipment
  • n/a
XS Standard Equipment (5)
  • Audio remote
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Leather seat trim
  • Roof rails
XS Optional Equipment (7)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • DVD
  • Metallic Paint
  • Sat Nav
XSn Standard Equipment (9)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
XSn Optional Equipment
  • n/a
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Step 2 of 3 - Select engine

If the engine you are looking for is not listed, then it may not be available in this trim.
Please select a different trim.
If the engine you are looking for is not listed, then it may not be available in this trim.
Please select a different trim.
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Step 3 of 3 - Select version

Select one of the versions below

  • Available versions to be selected

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.0 X 5d
  • 2.0 X 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 147 bhp
0-60mph 10.6 sec
MPG 37 mpg
Miles per tank 488 miles
Insurance group 19
Road tax £305 - £385
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 147 bhp
0-60mph 10.6 sec
MPG 37 mpg
Miles per tank 488 miles
Insurance group 19
Road tax £305 - £385
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.0D X 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 144 bhp
0-60mph 10.1 sec
MPG 47 mpg
Miles per tank 661 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £255 - £305
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.0D XC 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 144 bhp
0-60mph 10.1 sec
MPG 47 mpg
Miles per tank 661 miles
Insurance group 23
Road tax £255 - £305
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm

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  • 2.0D XSn 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 144 bhp
0-60mph 10.1 sec
MPG 44 mpg
Miles per tank 619 miles
Insurance group 23
Road tax £305
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.0D SureTrak 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 144 bhp
0-60mph 10.1 sec
MPG 44 mpg
Miles per tank 619 miles
Insurance group 24
Road tax £305
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.0 XS 5d
  • 2.0 XS 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 147 bhp
0-60mph 12.3 sec
MPG 37 mpg
Miles per tank 488 miles
Insurance group 19
Road tax £305 - £385
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 147 bhp
0-60mph 12.3 sec
MPG 37 mpg
Miles per tank 488 miles
Insurance group 19
Road tax £305 - £385
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.0D XS 5d
  • 2.0D XS NavPlus 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 144 bhp
0-60mph 10.1 sec
MPG 47 mpg
Miles per tank 661 miles
Insurance group 23
Road tax £255
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 144 bhp
0-60mph 10.1 sec
MPG 47 mpg
Miles per tank 661 miles
Insurance group 23
Road tax £255 - £305
Dimensions Length 4560 mm x Width 1780 mm