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2023 Subaru Forester dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

182.7in long

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182.7 in long105.1 in wheelbase80.9 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 171 SUVs (2023). Height not listed. Drawing uses the class median.

Dimensions by trim

2023 Subaru Forester: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
AWD182.7 in71.5 in80.9 in67.5 in to 68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
Crossover AWD, Premium Crossover AWD, Sport Crossover AWD, Limited Crossover AWD, Wilderness Crossover AWD, Touring Crossover AWD182.7 in71.7 in80.9 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
Premium AWD182.7 in71.5 in80.9 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
Sport CVT AWD, Limited AWD, Touring AWD182.7 in71.5 in81.3 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
Wilderness AWD182.7 in72.2 in81.3 in68.1 in to 68.9 in104.9 in9.2 in35.4 ft
2023 Subaru Forester: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
AWD3,454 lb
Crossover AWD, Premium Crossover AWD, Sport Crossover AWD, Limited Crossover AWD, Wilderness Crossover AWD, Touring Crossover AWD3,545 lb
Premium AWD3,528 lb
Sport CVT AWD3,538 lb
Limited AWD3,552 lb
Wilderness AWD3,620 lb
Touring AWD3,594 lb
2023 Subaru Forester: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
AWD28.9 cu ft74.2 cu ft111.6 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in41.2 in39.6 in
Crossover AWD, Premium Crossover AWD, Sport Crossover AWD, Limited Crossover AWD, Wilderness Crossover AWD, Touring Crossover AWD26.9 cu ft69.1 cu ft107.6 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in40.2 in37.6 in
Premium AWD, Sport CVT AWD, Limited AWD, Wilderness AWD, Touring AWD26.9 cu ft69.1 cu ft107.6 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in40.2 in37.6 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,454 lb
Kilograms
1,567 kg
US tons
1.7 tons

AWD. All trims: 3,454 lb to 3,620 lb.

Heavier than 16% of 168 SUVs (2023).

Garage fit

2023 Subaru Forester in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes81.3 in36.3 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes105.3 in48.3 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes57.3 in84.3 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes105.3 in108.3 in
2023 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. 81.3 in spare length. 36.3 in each side.
  • Door: not enough data.

Size class

Compact SUV.

Longer than 29% of 171 SUVs (2023).

Median of 171 SUVs (2023): 188.4 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 28.9 cu ft. More than 64% of 174 SUVs (2023).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2023 Subaru Forester and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs ForesterCargo, seats upvs Forester
Mazda CX-50185.8 in+3.1 in31.4 cu ft+2.5 cu ft
Honda CR-V184.8 in+2.1 in39.3 cu ft+10.4 cu ft
Kia Sportage183.5 in+0.8 in39.6 cu ft+10.7 cu ft
Chevrolet Equinox183.1 inabout the same29.9 cu ft+1.0 cu ft
Subaru Forester182.7 in-28.9 cu ft-
Toyota RAV4180.9 in-1.8 in37.6 cu ft+8.7 cu ft
Mazda CX-5180.1 in-2.6 in29.1 cu ftabout the same
Subaru Crosstrek176.5 in-6.2 in15.9 cu ft-13.0 cu ft
Kia Niro174.0 in-8.7 in22.8 cu ft-6.1 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

AWD.

Front legroom
43.3 inMore than 91% of 172 SUVs (2023).
Rear legroom
39.4 inMore than 66% of 168 SUVs (2023).
Front headroom
41.2 inMore than 83% of 170 SUVs (2023).
Rear headroom
39.6 inMore than 77% of 169 SUVs (2023).

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