Subaru Forester Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Subaru Forester is 182.3″ long, 71.7″ wide, on a 105.1″ wheelbase, weighing 3,505 lb. Since 1998 it has grown 4% in length and gained 16% in weight. At 15.2 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Subaru Forester generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Subaru Forester dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1998–2008	175.2″	68.5″	63″	99.2″	3,009 lb
2009–2018	179.5″	70.1″	66.9″	103.1″	3,269 lb
2019–2026	182.3″	71.7″	68.1″	105.1″	3,505 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1998 to today the Forester gained 7.1″ of length (4%) and 496 lb of weight (16%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Forester year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 29 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Subaru Forester dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	183.5″	72″	105.1″	3,580 lb	1
2025	183.5″	72″	105.1″	3,580 lb	1
2024	182.3″	71.7″	105.1″	3,505 lb	2
2023	182.3″	71.7″	105.1″	3,505 lb	2
2022	182.3″	71.7″	105.1″	3,505 lb	2
2021	182.3″	71.7″	105.1″	3,505 lb	2
2020	182.3″	71.7″	105.1″	3,505 lb	2
2019	182.3″	71.7″	105.1″	3,505 lb	2
2018	181.1″	70.9″	103.9″	3,470 lb	2
2017	181.1″	70.9″	103.9″	3,470 lb	2
2016	181.1″	70.9″	103.9″	3,470 lb	2
2015	181.1″	70.9″	103.9″	3,470 lb	2
2014	181.1″	70.9″	103.9″	3,547 lb	2
2013	179.5″	70.1″	103.1″	3,384 lb	2
2012	179.5″	70.1″	103.1″	3,384 lb	2
2011	179.5″	70.1″	103.1″	3,307 lb	1
2010	179.5″	70.1″	103.1″	3,269 lb	1
2009	179.5″	70.1″	103.1″	3,269 lb	1
2008	176.8″	68.5″	99.2″	3,230 lb	2
2007	176.8″	68.5″	99.2″	3,203 lb	2
2006	176.8″	68.5″	99.2″	3,203 lb	2
2005	175.2″	68.5″	99.2″	3,164 lb	2
2004	175.2″	68.5″	99.2″	3,164 lb	2
2003	175.2″	68.5″	99.2″	3,053 lb	1
2002	175.6″	68.5″	99.2″	3,109 lb	1
2001	175.6″	68.5″	99.2″	3,109 lb	1
2000	175.2″	68.5″	99.2″	3,018 lb	1
1999	175.2″	68.5″	99.2″	3,082 lb	1
1998	175.2″	68.5″	99.2″	3,009 lb	1

ROWS 29·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Forester fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Subaru Forester — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15.2 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15.2 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 1,013 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Subaru Forester against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	71.7″	71.7″	+0.0″
Wheelbase	105.1″	106.3″	-1.2″
Curb weight	3,505 lb	3,510 lb	-5 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Subaru Forester?

182.3″ (15′ 2″) in its current generation, 71.7″ wide and 68.1″ tall.

How much does a Subaru Forester weigh?

3,505 lb at the kerb, which is 16% more than the first generation we hold from 1998.

Will a Forester fit in a garage?

At 15.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Forester got bigger over the years?

Yes — 7.1″ longer and 496 lb heavier since 1998, across 3 generations. Weight grew 16%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.