Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT

Subaru Forester 2008 2.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT has been produced from April, 2008 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 230 horsepower on 5200 rpm - this is the most powerfull Subaru Forester 2008 - 2011 version and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 190 000 and 330 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Subaru Forester 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.

Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 214 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 64 litres or 16.91 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Subaru real everyday fuel consumption is 11.7 litres per 100 km, which is 17% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Subaru Forester fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Subaru Forester version with manual gearbox (Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT MT 4x4) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.6 seconds faster (in 6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 11.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 11.2 litres per 100 km.
Subaru Forester 2008

Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT technical data

Model: Subaru Forester 2.5XT
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2008. April ... 2011. January 
Engine: 2457 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 230 HP ON 5200 RPM Torque: 320 NM ON 2800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 214 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.0 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 8.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.7 l/100km (20.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres (16.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.56m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.70m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 450 litres
Gross weight: 2000 kg

Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT engine EJ257

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2457 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 99.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 79 mm
Compression ratio 8.4 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Power 210 - 250 HP ON 5200 RPM
Torque 320 - 350 NM ON 2800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 20 years

All Subaru Forester crossover [2008 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 Diesel 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2011 2.0 Diesel 147 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XS 4x4 2.5 Petrol 172 HP - Manual (5)
Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XS 4x4 2.5 Petrol 172 HP - Automatic (4)
Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6 seconds

2.5 Petrol 230 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Forester 2008 2.5XT 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (230 HP)

2.5 Petrol 230 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Forester 2008 reviews
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