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2020 Subaru Forester dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

182.1in long

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182.1 in long105.1 in wheelbase80.9 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 128 SUVs (2020). Height not listed. Drawing uses the class median.

Dimensions by trim

2020 Subaru Forester: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
2.5i AWD, 2.5i Premium AWD, 2.5i Sport AWD, 2.5i Limited AWD, 2.5i Touring AWD182.1 in71.7 in80.9 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
AWD182.1 in71.5 in80.9 in67.5 in to 68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
Premium AWD182.1 in71.5 in80.9 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
Sport CVT AWD, Limited AWD, Touring AWD182.1 in71.5 in81.3 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
2020 Subaru Forester: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
2.5i AWD, 2.5i Premium AWD, 2.5i Sport AWD, 2.5i Limited AWD, 2.5i Touring AWD3,531 lb
AWD3,449 lb
Premium AWD3,520 lb
Sport CVT AWD3,531 lb
Limited AWD3,542 lb
Touring AWD3,589 lb
2020 Subaru Forester: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
2.5i AWD, 2.5i Premium AWD, 2.5i Sport AWD, 2.5i Limited AWD, 2.5i Touring AWD28.9 cu ft69.2 cu ft107.8 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in40.2 in37.7 in
AWD31.1 cu ft74.3 cu ft to 76.1 cu ft111.9 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in41.2 in39.6 in
Premium AWD, Sport CVT AWD, Limited AWD, Touring AWD28.9 cu ft69.2 cu ft to 70.9 cu ft107.8 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in40.2 in37.7 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,449 lb
Kilograms
1,564 kg
US tons
1.7 tons

AWD. All trims: 3,449 lb to 3,589 lb.

Heavier than 21% of 128 SUVs (2020).

Garage fit

2020 Subaru Forester in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes81.9 in36.3 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes105.9 in48.3 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes57.9 in84.3 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes105.9 in108.3 in
2020 Subaru Forester through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallN/A15.1 inN/A
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallN/A27.1 inN/A

Door width check uses the mirrors: 80.9 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 81.9 in spare length. 36.3 in each side.
  • Door: not enough data.

Size class

Compact SUV.

Longer than 28% of 128 SUVs (2020).

Median of 128 SUVs (2020): 189.7 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 31.1 cu ft. More than 71% of 134 SUVs (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 Subaru Forester and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs ForesterCargo, seats upvs Forester
Subaru Ascent196.8 in+14.7 in47.0 cu ft+15.9 cu ft
Mitsubishi Outlander184.8 in+2.7 in10.3 cu ft-20.8 cu ft
Chevrolet Equinox183.1 in+1.0 in29.9 cu ft-1.2 cu ft
GMC Terrain182.3 inabout the same29.6 cu ft-1.5 cu ft
Subaru Forester182.1 in-31.1 cu ft-
Toyota RAV4180.9 in-1.2 in37.6 cu ft+6.5 cu ft
Ford Escape180.5 in-1.6 in37.5 cu ft+6.4 cu ft
Subaru Crosstrek175.8 in-6.3 in20.8 cu ft-10.3 cu ft
Buick Encore GX171.4 in-10.7 in23.5 cu ft-7.6 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

AWD.

Front legroom
43.3 inMore than 89% of 127 SUVs (2020).
Rear legroom
39.4 inMore than 69% of 126 SUVs (2020).
Front headroom
41.2 inMore than 83% of 127 SUVs (2020).
Rear headroom
39.6 inMore than 79% of 125 SUVs (2020).

Tall drivers: front legroom and headroom in the top 25% of SUVs.

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked