Subaru Forester 2008 2.0

Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 has been produced from April, 2008 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 196 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 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, it has no 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 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Subaru Forester 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 184 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km (11.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 64 litres or 16.91 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Subaru real everyday fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Subaru Forester fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Subaru Forester version with automatic gearbox (Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 AT 4x4) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.7 seconds later (in 12.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 8.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 10.6 litres per 100 km.
Subaru Forester 2008

Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 technical data

Model: Subaru Forester 2.0
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2008. April ... 2011. January 
Engine: 1994 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 198 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 196 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 184 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 (combined) 10.9 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100km (24.5 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: 10.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 450 litres
Gross weight: 2015 kg

Subaru Forester 2008 2.0 engine EJ204

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1994 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 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 2.0 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power 150 - 190 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 180 - 200 NM ON 3200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 16 years
Engine also used on Subaru Impreza Subaru Legacy Subaru XV

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

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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