Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 49 recorded runs

Subaru Forester 0–60 Times

The Subaru Forester 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 49 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Subaru Forester is the 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.80 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Subaru Forester is the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited PZEV, which took 10.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 78.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Subaru Forester tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.24 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.33 seconds at 85.73 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.3sec 2004 2.5XT

Average 0–60 8.24sec Across 49 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.33sec @ 85.7 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 10.0sec 2009 2.5X Limited

Across 49 verified runs, the Subaru Forester ranges from 5.3 to 10.0 seconds 0–60, with a 8.24-second average.

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Subaru Forester 0–60 times by model year

49 tests · 17 years

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Model Year 17

2026

Subaru Forester · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.50 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.75 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#21

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness

8.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.70 sec
Trap Speed: 83.0 mph
Engine: 2.5L F-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: CVT
MPG EPA: 24 C / 28 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #21 of 49

#26

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness

8.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 83.0 mph
Engine: 2.5L F-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: CVT
MPG EPA: 24 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #26 of 49

How we verify Subaru Forester performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Subaru Forester trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Subaru Forester 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Subaru Forester performance FAQs

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The quickest Subaru Forester on record is the 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.80 seconds at 97.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Subaru Forester is the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited PZEV, which takes 10.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.50 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 49 verified runs, a Subaru Forester reaches 60 mph in 8.24 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.33 seconds at roughly 85.7 mph.

We have verified test data for 17 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Subaru Forester can do, not a single marketing claim.

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