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John Bedrow 

Automotive Journalist,

Updated on February 25, 2025

  • As our user-submitted videos show, the Subaru Forester's 0-60 mph time is between 8.1 and 9.6 seconds. The acceleration also varies according to each trim level.
     
  • The SUV comes standard with a 180-hp 4-cylinder setup and can reach up to 127 mph of top speed.
     
  • You can easily bump up your Forester’s 0-60 launch with the pricer trims having AWD setups that can reduce your 0-60 mph time down to 8.1 seconds.


2025 Subaru Forester 

The 2025 Subaru Forester, a compact SUV, is powered by a 2.5L flat-four engine producing 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Performance tests indicate that the Forester accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 9.35 seconds.
 

 

Specification 2025 Subaru Forester
Horsepower 180 hp
Torque 178 lb-ft
0-60 mph Time 9.35 seconds
Engine Type 2.5L Flat-Four
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD)
Top Speed 127 mph


2024 Subaru Forester

The 2024 Subaru Forester, a compact SUV, is powered by a 2.5L flat-four engine producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.
 

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Performance tests indicate that the Forester accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 8.6 seconds.
 

Specification 2024 Subaru Forester
Horsepower 182 hp
Torque 176 lb-ft
0-60 mph Time 8.6 seconds
Engine Type 2.5L Flat-Four
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD)
Top Speed 115 mph


2024 Subaru Forester Premium

The 2024 Subaru Forester Premium, a compact SUV, is equipped with a 2.5L flat-four engine that produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.
 


Performance evaluations indicate that the Forester accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 8.5 seconds.
 

Specification 2024 Subaru Forester Premium
Horsepower 182 hp
Torque 176 lb-ft
0-60 mph Time 8.5 seconds
Engine Type 2.5L Flat-Four
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD)
Top Speed 115 mph


2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness

The 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness, a compact SUV designed for off-road adventures, is powered by a 2.5L flat-four engine delivering 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.
 


Performance tests indicate that the Forester Wilderness accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 8.1 seconds.
 

Specification 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness
Horsepower 182 hp
Torque 176 lb-ft
0-60 mph Time 8.1 seconds
Engine Type 2.5L Flat-Four
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD)
Top Speed 115 mph


2024 Subaru Forester Limited

The 2024 Subaru Forester Limited, a compact SUV, is powered by a 2.5L flat-four engine that delivers 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.
 


Performance tests indicate that the Forester Limited accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 8.3 seconds.
 

Specification 2024 Subaru Forester Limited
Horsepower 182 hp
Torque 176 lb-ft
0-60 mph Time 8.3 seconds
Engine Type 2.5L Flat-Four
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD)
Top Speed 115 mph


2024 Subaru Forester Touring

The 2024 Subaru Forester Touring, a compact SUV, is equipped with a 2.5L flat-four engine producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.
 


Performance tests indicate that the Forester Touring accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 8.5 seconds.
 

Specification 2024 Subaru Forester Touring
Horsepower 182 hp
Torque 176 lb-ft
0-60 mph Time 8.5 seconds
Engine Type 2.5L Flat-Four
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD)
Top Speed 115 mph


2022 Subaru Forester 

The 2022 Subaru Forester, a compact SUV, is powered by a 2.5L flat-four engine producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. Performance tests indicate that the 2022 Forester accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 9.62 seconds.
 

 

Specification 2022 Subaru Forester
Horsepower 182 hp
Torque 176 lb-ft
0-60 mph Time 9.62 seconds
Engine Type 2.5L Flat-Four
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD)
Top Speed 115 mph


What's the real-world 0-60 mph time of the Subaru Forester?

Based on our user-submitted videos, expect the Subaru Forester to do 60 mph in around 8.1-9.6 seconds

How Can I Get the best 0-60 mph in my Subaru Forester?

Things like adjusting tire pressure and removing excess stuff from the car could improve the 0-60 mph time. 

Also choosing the non-off-road focused trims would net you street rubber for maximum pavement performance

What Are some of the quicker Subaru Forester alternatives?

Crosstrek doesn’t really have any competition. But you can check out the Ford Escape and Turbocharged versions of CX-5

Subaru Forester

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2.5L 4cyl H4 7CVT8 sec115 mph
    2.5L 4cyl H-4 6M8 sec115 mph
    2.5L 4cyl H4 CVT8.2 sec115 mph
    2.5L 4cyl H-4 CVT8.3 sec113 mph
    2.5L 4cyl H-4 CVT8.4 sec127 mph
    2.5L 4cyl H-4 CVT8.5 sec114 mph

    Trim Wise 0-60

    Trims
    Configuration
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare

    Base

    Ranked #1

    2.5L 4cyl AWD 7CVT8 sec16.3 sec115 mph

    Limited

    Ranked #1

    2.5L 4cyl AWD 7CVT8 sec16.3 sec115 mph

    Limited

    Ranked #1

    2.5L 4cyl AWD CVT8 sec16.3 sec-

    Premium

    Ranked #1

    2.5L 4cyl AWD 7CVT8 sec16.3 sec115 mph

    Premium

    Ranked #1

    2.5L 4cyl AWD CVT8 sec16.3 sec-

    Sport

    Ranked #1

    2.5L 4cyl AWD 7CVT8 sec16.3 sec115 mph

    Competitor's 0-60

      Car Name
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      Top Speed
      SourceCompare
      8 sec16.3 sec115 mph
      5.5 sec--
      7.4 sec15.8 sec-
      7.5 sec15.8 sec118 mph
      7.7 sec15.9 sec-
      7.9 sec16.2 sec-

      Other Subaru Cars

        Car Name
        Engine
        0-60 MPH
        Top Speed
        SourceCompare
        2.4L 4cyl 6M5.4 sec140 mph
        -5.5 sec145 mph
        2.0L 4cyl CVT6.6 sec144 mph
        2.4L 4cyl 8CVT6.8 sec130 mph
        2.5L 4cyl CVT8.5 sec117 mph
        2.5L 4cyl CVT9.1 sec-

        At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.