Subaru uses what is called a boxer engine. the pistons move horizontally verses vertically,
O.K. Not a definite answer, but i believe all modern Peugeot - Citroen diesels are interference engines.
The EJ25 series engine fitted to the 2006 Subaru Forester has 4 cylinders, arranged in a boxer (horizontally opposed) layout.
The 2011 Subaru Imprezza WRX gives 265 horsepower and 244 ft-ibs of torque with the Boxer engine.
It has a Boxer Engine Layout, giving a more compact, roomier engine block. theres room for upgraded turbo and such, and Subaru makes the engine very accommodating for the owner to install performance parts at will.
The subaru hybrid engine was rated at a total of 160hp and 163 ft-lbs. The 2.0 liter gas engine supplied 148hp 145 ft-lbs while the electric motor supplied the rest.
The main features for Subaru Impreza WRX are its Symmetrical All Wheel Drive, Impressive Subaru Boxer Engine, 4 Wheel Independent Suspension and many classic car details.
All Subaru Boxer engines are produced in a Subaru owned facility in Ota City Gunma Prefecture Japan. As for who owns Subaru as a whole, that would be Fuji Heavy Industries.
There are several features of a WRX and vary on type. The Impreza model includes all wheel drive, subaru boxer engine, turbocharge, track-tuned suspension, and manual transmission.
It's powered by the 2 Litre FA20/4U-GSE Flat-4 Boxer engine with the Toyota D4S Port and Direct Injection System allowing it to produce 200bhp and 151 ft/lbs of torque. Nought to 60 in about 6.6 seconds and Vmax. is about 147 mph.
The Subaru Forester comes in two types of engines in the new model. Both are horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer 4 cylinder engines. The most common is the 2.5 liter, naturally aspirated motor found in the 2.5i, Premium, Limited and Touring has 170hp and is the most common. Engine model is the FB25. The Forester XT has a 2.0 Liter, Twin Scroll Turbo Charged, intercooled, Direct Injected engine. This engine is good for 250hp. It is found in the Forester XT Premium and XT Touring models. Engine model code is FB20-DIT
It is the name that Subaru uses to describe the horizontally opposed engines used in their cars. That is, instead of a vee configuration used on must 6 and 8 cylinder cars, or an in-line as used on most 4 cylinders, the Subaru 4 cylinder engines have the cylinders lying flat, two on each side of the crankshaft. --Ken