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Subaru Forester 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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The Subaru Forester zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 36 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Subaru Forester 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Subaru Forester is 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 13.8 seconds at 97 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Subaru Forester is 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited PZEV, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 10 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17.5 seconds at 78.7 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Subaru Forester tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 8.12 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16.23 seconds at 85.89 mph.

Subaru Forester 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average Subaru Forester 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2025
8.30 sec
16.60 sec
2023
8.50 sec
16.50 sec
2022
8.05 sec
16.25 sec
2020
8.30 sec
16.50 sec
2019
8.75 sec
16.78 sec
2017
6.80 sec
15.50 sec
2016
7.50 sec
15.90 sec
2014
7.55 sec
15.87 sec
2011
8.95 sec
16.90 sec
2010
8.00 sec
16.10 sec
2009
8.27 sec
16.28 sec
2006
6.25 sec
14.60 sec
2004
5.30 sec
13.80 sec
2003
9.70 sec
17.05 sec
2001
9.70 sec
17.40 sec
1998
9.30 sec
17.10 sec

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2025 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Sport
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  87 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/32/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2023 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Touring
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  86.9 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/33/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2022 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Wilderness
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.3 sec @  86
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/28/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Wilderness
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  87.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2020 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Limited
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/33/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2019 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Limited
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  86.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/33/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Touring
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  86
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/33/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Touring
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
9.6 sec
1/4 Mile
17.3 sec @  82.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/33/25.3  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Touring
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/33/30  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2017 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.0XT Touring
Engine
2.0L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/27/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2016 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.0XT Touring
Engine
2.0L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  97
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/28/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
2.5i Limited
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  83.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/25.6  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2014 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.0XT Premium
Engine
2.0L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  92.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/28/25.7  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.0XT Touring
Engine
2.0L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  95.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/28/20.8  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.0XT Touring
Engine
2.0L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/28/24.3  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
2.5i Premium PZEV
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15.8 sec @  85.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/24.9  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.5i Touring PZEV
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
2.5i Touring PZEV
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  83.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/25.6  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2011 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.5x Touring
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile
17 sec @  80.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/27/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.5X Touring PZEV
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  81
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/27/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2010 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.5X Premium PZEV
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.3 sec
1/4 Mile
17.1 sec @  80
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/26/18.8  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.5XT Limited
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.1 sec @  91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/24/21  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2009 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.5X Limited PZEV
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
10 sec
1/4 Mile
17.5 sec @  78.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/26/21.5  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.5X Premium
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile
17.4 sec @  80
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/26/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
2.5X Premium
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.9 sec
1/4 Mile
17.4 sec @  78.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/26/20.1  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.5XT Limited
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.2 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/24/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
2.5XT Limited
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.1 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/24/19.6  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.5XT Limited
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.1 sec @  92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/24/22.4  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2006 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.5XT Limited
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  96
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/24/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
2.5XT Limited
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/24/23  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2004 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.5XT
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile
13.8 sec @  97
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2003 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.5X
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
9.6 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  79
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/25/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
2.5XS
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.8 sec
1/4 Mile
17.3 sec @  77.81
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2001 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
S
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile
17.4 sec @  78
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/25/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1998 Subaru Forester

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
S
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile
17 sec @  79
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
S
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.5 sec
1/4 Mile
17.2 sec @  78.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Subaru Forester 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Subaru Forester for all model years available in our database.

Comparable Vehicles

Compact SUVs

Dodge

1: Dodge Hornet

Average 0-60 time: 5.71 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 14.49 secs @ 94.69 mph

 Mazda

2: Mazda CX-50

Average 0-60 time: 7.02 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.4 secs @ 89.62 mph

 Ford

3: Ford Bronco Sport

Average 0-60 time: 7.74 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.93 secs @ 85.66 mph

 Mazda

4: Mazda CX-5

Average 0-60 time: 8 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.14 secs @ 85.81 mph
Subaru

5: Subaru Forester

Average 0-60 time: 8.12 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.23 secs @ 85.89 mph

Current Vehicle
Volkswagen

6: Volkswagen Tiguan

Average 0-60 time: 8.19 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.29 secs @ 85.97 mph

 Kia

7: Kia Sportage

Average 0-60 time: 8.35 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.35 secs @ 86.2 mph

 Ford

8: Ford Escape

Average 0-60 time: 8.36 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.36 secs @ 85.59 mph

 Toyota

9: Toyota RAV4

Average 0-60 time: 8.37 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.38 secs @ 85.6 mph

 Hyundai

10: Hyundai Tucson

Average 0-60 time: 8.47 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.5 secs @ 84.77 mph

 Honda

11: Honda CR-V

Average 0-60 time: 8.48 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.56 secs @ 84.52 mph

 Chevrolet

12: Chevrolet Equinox

Average 0-60 time: 8.51 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.55 secs @ 83.87 mph

 Nissan

13: Nissan Rogue

Average 0-60 time: 8.62 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.65 secs @ 84.4 mph

 Jeep

14: Jeep Compass

Average 0-60 time: 9.12 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.99 secs @ 82.49 mph

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