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2026 Subaru Forester dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

183.3in long

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183.3 in long105.1 in wheelbase68.1 intall81.2 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 178 SUVs (2026).

Dimensions by trim

2026 Subaru Forester: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
AWD, Premium AWD, Sport AWD, Limited AWD, Hybrid Sport AWD, Touring AWD183.3 in72.0 in81.2 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
Premier AWD183.3 inN/A72.0 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
Hybrid Premium AWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Hybrid Touring AWD183.3 in72.0 in81.2 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.1 ft
Sport Onyx Edition AWD183.3 inN/A81.2 in68.1 in105.1 in8.7 in35.4 ft
Wilderness AWD182.9 in72.4 in81.2 in69.3 in104.9 in8.7 in to 9.3 in35.4 ft
2026 Subaru Forester: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
AWD3,510 lb
Premier AWD3,611 lb
Premium AWD3,569 lb
Hybrid Premium AWD3,873 lb
Sport AWD, Sport Onyx Edition AWD3,611 lb
Limited AWD3,613 lb
Wilderness AWD3,675 lb
Hybrid Sport AWD3,913 lb
Hybrid Limited AWD3,911 lb
Touring AWD3,664 lb
Hybrid Touring AWD3,946 lb
2026 Subaru Forester: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
AWD29.6 cu ft74.4 cu ft110.8 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in41.2 in39.6 in
Premier AWD27.5 cu ft69.1 cu ft106.6 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in40.0 in37.7 in
Premium AWD, Hybrid Premium AWD, Sport AWD, Limited AWD, Wilderness AWD, Hybrid Sport AWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Touring AWD, Hybrid Touring AWD27.5 cu ft69.1 cu ft106.6 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in40.0 in37.7 in
Sport Onyx Edition AWD27.5 cu ft69.1 cu ft106.6 cu ft43.3 in39.4 in40.0 in37.7 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,510 lb
Kilograms
1,592 kg
US tons
1.8 tons

AWD. All trims: 3,510 lb to 3,946 lb.

Heavier than 13% of 165 SUVs (2026).

Garage fit

2026 Subaru Forester in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes80.7 in36.0 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes104.7 in48.0 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes56.7 in84.0 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes104.7 in108.0 in
2026 Subaru Forester through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes14.8 in15.9 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes26.8 in15.9 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 178 SUVs (2026).

Median of 178 SUVs (2026): 191.6 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 29.6 cu ft. More than 63% of 176 SUVs (2026).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2026 Subaru Forester and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs ForesterCargo, seats upvs Forester
Mazda CX-50185.8 in+2.5 in31.4 cu ft+1.8 cu ft
Mitsubishi Outlander185.8 in+2.5 in30.6 cu ft+1.0 cu ft
Honda CR-V184.8 in+1.5 in39.3 cu ft+9.7 cu ft
Mazda CX-5184.6 in+1.3 in33.7 cu ft+4.1 cu ft
Subaru Forester183.3 in-29.6 cu ft-
Hyundai Tucson182.3 in-1.0 in38.7 cu ft+9.1 cu ft
Toyota RAV4181.0 in-2.3 in37.8 cu ft+8.2 cu ft
GMC Terrain181.0 in-2.3 in29.8 cu ftabout the same
Subaru Crosstrek176.4 in-6.9 in19.9 cu ft-9.7 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

AWD.

Front legroom
43.3 inMore than 86% of 175 SUVs (2026).
Rear legroom
39.4 inMore than 64% of 167 SUVs (2026).
Front headroom
41.2 inMore than 77% of 169 SUVs (2026).
Rear headroom
39.6 inMore than 74% of 168 SUVs (2026).

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