2025 Subaru Forester dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
183.3in long
- 15 ft 3.3 in. 4.66 m.
- 72.0 in wide, 68.1 in tall. 3,510 lb.
- AWD.
- Compact SUV.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD, Premium AWD, Sport AWD, Limited AWD, Hybrid Sport AWD, Touring AWD, Hybrid Touring AWD | 183.3 in | 72.0 in | 81.2 in | 68.1 in | 105.1 in | 8.7 in | 35.4 ft |
| Wilderness AWD | 183.3 in | 72.2 in | 81.2 in | 68.1 in | 105.1 in | 8.7 in to 9.2 in | 35.4 ft |
| Hybrid Premium AWD, Hybrid Limited AWD | 183.3 in | 72.0 in | 81.2 in | 68.1 in | 105.1 in | 8.7 in | 35.1 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight |
|---|---|
| AWD | 3,510 lb |
| Premium AWD | 3,569 lb |
| Sport AWD | 3,611 lb |
| Wilderness AWD | 3,620 lb |
| Hybrid Premium AWD | 3,580 lb to 3,873 lb |
| Limited AWD | 3,613 lb |
| Hybrid Sport AWD | 3,580 lb to 3,913 lb |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 3,580 lb to 3,911 lb |
| Touring AWD | 3,664 lb |
| Hybrid Touring AWD | 3,580 lb to 3,946 lb |
| Trim | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Passenger volume | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 29.6 cu ft | 74.4 cu ft | 110.8 cu ft | 43.3 in | 39.4 in | 41.2 in | 39.6 in |
| Premium AWD, Sport AWD, Hybrid Premium AWD, Limited AWD, Hybrid Sport AWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Touring AWD, Hybrid Touring AWD | 27.5 cu ft | 69.1 cu ft | 106.6 cu ft | 43.3 in | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Wilderness AWD | 26.9 cu ft | 69.1 cu ft | 107.6 cu ft | 43.3 in | 39.4 in | 40.0 in to 40.2 in | 37.6 in |
Weight
- Curb weight
- 3,510 lb
- Kilograms
- 1,592 kg
- US tons
- 1.8 tons
AWD. All trims: 3,510 lb to 3,664 lb.
Heavier than 14% of 175 SUVs (2025).
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 80.7 in | 36.0 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 104.7 in | 48.0 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 56.7 in | 84.0 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 104.7 in | 108.0 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 14.8 in | 15.9 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 26.8 in | 15.9 in |
Door width check uses the mirrors: 81.2 in.
Your garage
Second car
Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.
- Yes. 80.7 in spare length. 36.0 in each side.
- Door: 26.8 in spare width. 15.9 in above the roof.
Size class
Compact SUV.
Longer than 27% of 187 SUVs (2025).
Median of 187 SUVs (2025): 190.8 in long.
Cargo, seats up: 29.6 cu ft. More than 67% of 190 SUVs (2025).
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs Forester | Cargo, seats up | vs Forester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-50 | 185.8 in | +2.5 in | 31.4 cu ft | +1.8 cu ft |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 185.8 in | +2.5 in | 30.6 cu ft | +1.0 cu ft |
| Honda CR-V | 184.8 in | +1.5 in | 39.3 cu ft | +9.7 cu ft |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 184.4 in | +1.1 in | 26.5 cu ft | -3.1 cu ft |
| Subaru Forester | 183.3 in | - | 29.6 cu ft | - |
| GMC Terrain | 181.0 in | -2.3 in | 29.8 cu ft | about the same |
| Toyota RAV4 | 180.9 in | -2.4 in | 37.6 cu ft | +8.0 cu ft |
| Ford Escape | 180.5 in | -2.8 in | 37.5 cu ft | +7.9 cu ft |
| Dodge Hornet | 178.0 in | -5.3 in | 22.9 cu ft | -6.7 cu ft |
Legroom and headroom
AWD.
- Front legroom
- 43.3 inMore than 86% of 182 SUVs (2025).
- Rear legroom
- 39.4 inMore than 67% of 178 SUVs (2025).
- Front headroom
- 41.2 inMore than 79% of 181 SUVs (2025).
- Rear headroom
- 39.6 inMore than 77% of 179 SUVs (2025).
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.
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