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Subaru Forester Specs

Since 1998 the Forester has grown 8.3″ in length and gained 571 lb: weight rose 19%, length only 5%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 1998–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Subaru Forester is 183.5″ long, 72″ wide and 68.1″ tall on a 105.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,580 lb. At 15.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Subaru Forester generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2009, when the new car was 4.3″ longer than the 1998–2008 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2014: 278 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Subaru Forester dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1998–2008175.2″68.5″63″99.2″3,009 lb
2009–2013179.5″70.1″66.9″103.1″3,269 lb
2014–2026181.1″70.9″68.5″103.9″3,547 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Forester year by year

FIG.02·Subaru Forester dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026183.5″72″105.1″3,580 lb1
2025183.5″72″105.1″3,580 lb1
2024182.3″71.7″105.1″3,505 lb2
2023182.3″71.7″105.1″3,505 lb2
2022182.3″71.7″105.1″3,505 lb2
2021182.3″71.7″105.1″3,505 lb2
2020182.3″71.7″105.1″3,505 lb2
2019182.3″71.7″105.1″3,505 lb2
2018181.1″70.9″103.9″3,470 lb2
2017181.1″70.9″103.9″3,470 lb2
2016181.1″70.9″103.9″3,470 lb2
2015181.1″70.9″103.9″3,470 lb2
2014181.1″70.9″103.9″3,547 lb2
2013179.5″70.1″103.1″3,384 lb2
2012179.5″70.1″103.1″3,384 lb2
2011179.5″70.1″103.1″3,307 lb1
2010179.5″70.1″103.1″3,269 lb1
2009179.5″70.1″103.1″3,269 lb1
2008176.8″68.5″99.2″3,230 lb2
2007176.8″68.5″99.2″3,203 lb2
2006176.8″68.5″99.2″3,203 lb2
2005175.2″68.5″99.2″3,164 lb2
2004175.2″68.5″99.2″3,164 lb2
2003175.2″68.5″99.2″3,053 lb1
2002175.6″68.5″99.2″3,109 lb1
2001175.6″68.5″99.2″3,109 lb1
2000175.2″68.5″99.2″3,018 lb1
1999175.2″68.5″99.2″3,082 lb1
1998175.2″68.5″99.2″3,009 lb1
ROWS 29·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Forester on the used market

In 5,393 Forester listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2014–2026 car is the most common: 3,343 of them (62%), at an average asking price of $14,082. ForCar visitors have decoded 634 Forester VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2015 and 2018.

FIG.05·Subaru Forester generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2014–20263,34362%$14,082103,422 mi
2009–20131,35025%$6,023143,708 mi
1998–200870013%$4,149159,607 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Forester fit

FIG.02·Subaru Forester — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.3 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.3 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Subaru Forester against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,119 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72″72″same
Wheelbase105.1″107.1″−2.0″
Curb weight3,580 lb3,576 lb+4 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Forester against its rivals

Next to the Chevrolet Trailblazer, the Forester is the longest and the heaviest of the two.

FIG.04·Subaru Forester against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Subaru Forester (this car)2026183.5″72″3,580 lb
Chevrolet Trailblazer2026173.6″71.3″3,102 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Forester bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Forester are the same size and weight.

Which Forester years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2009 and 2014. Model years inside each range, such as 2014–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Forester or the Chevrolet Trailblazer?

The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is 9.9″ shorter and 478 lb lighter than the 2026 Forester.

How much does a used Forester cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,149 for the 1998–2008 car to $14,082 for the 2014–2026 one, across 5,393 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 29 Forester model years, 1998 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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