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2021 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 136 SUVs (2021). Height not listed. Drawing uses the class median.

Dimensions by trim

2021 Subaru Forester: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
2.5i Wagon AWD, Crossover AWD, Premium Crossover AWD, Sport Crossover AWD, Limited Crossover AWD, Touring Crossover 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
2021 Subaru Forester: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
2.5i Wagon AWD, Crossover AWD, Premium Crossover AWD, Sport Crossover AWD, Limited Crossover AWD, Touring Crossover AWD3,537 lb
AWD3,453 lb
Premium AWD3,525 lb
Sport CVT AWD3,537 lb
Limited AWD3,541 lb
Touring AWD3,589 lb
2021 Subaru Forester: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
2.5i Wagon AWD, Crossover AWD, Premium Crossover AWD, Sport Crossover AWD, Limited Crossover AWD, Touring Crossover 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
3,453 lb
Kilograms
1,566 kg
US tons
1.7 tons

AWD. All trims: 3,453 lb to 3,589 lb.

Heavier than 20% of 139 SUVs (2021).

Garage fit

2021 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
2021 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 29% of 136 SUVs (2021).

Median of 136 SUVs (2021): 188.6 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 31.1 cu ft. More than 74% of 140 SUVs (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 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
Subaru Outback191.3 in+9.2 in32.5 cu ft+1.4 cu ft
Chevrolet Equinox183.1 in+1.0 in29.9 cu ft-1.2 cu ft
Nissan Rogue183.0 in+0.9 in36.5 cu ft+5.4 cu ft
Subaru Forester182.1 in-31.1 cu ft-
Honda CR-V182.1 inabout the same33.2 cu ft+2.1 cu ft
Toyota RAV4180.9 in-1.2 in37.6 cu ft+6.5 cu ft
Mazda CX-5179.1 in-3.0 in30.9 cu ftabout the same
Subaru Crosstrek176.5 in-5.6 in20.8 cu ft-10.3 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

AWD.

Front legroom
43.3 inMore than 90% of 136 SUVs (2021).
Rear legroom
39.4 inMore than 68% of 131 SUVs (2021).
Front headroom
41.2 inMore than 86% of 134 SUVs (2021).
Rear headroom
39.6 inMore than 79% of 131 SUVs (2021).

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