Subaru Forester (2014–2018) dimensions
Generation SJ
15′ 1″ (180.9″)459 cm long and 70.7″180 cm wide.
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)
Yes, it fits
58.5″149 cm to spare lengthwise
Uses the longest trim. Leave about 3 ft0.9 m to walk around the car.
Check your own garageFuel and efficiency
- Powertrains
- Gas
- Combined MPG
- 24–28
- Trunk (EPA)
- 34.0 cu ft963 L
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Parking spaces
- Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Yes, it fits · 34.5″88 cm
- Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Tight fit · 10.5″27 cm
- Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 82.5″210 cm
Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.
| Length | 180.9″459 cm(up to 181.5″461 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 70.7″180 cm |
| Height | 68.2″173 cm |
| Wheelbase | 103.9″264 cm |
| Ground clearance | 8.7″22 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 31.5 cu ft892 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 68.5 cu ft1,940 L |
| Curb weight | 3,624 lb1,644 kg(up to 3,717 lb1,686 kg) |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb680 kg |
Based on 32 trims, model years 2015–2018.
Quick answers
- How long is the Forester?
- 15′ 1″ (180.9″)459 cm, up to 181.5″461 cm for the longest trim.
- Will the Forester fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 58.5″149 cm of room, enough to walk around it. Check your own garage.
- Does it fit a standard parking space?
- Yes. A 9 × 18 ft space leaves 34.5″88 cm of length.
- Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?
- Yes. At 68.2″173 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 15.8″40 cm (without a roof box).
- How wide is it with mirrors?
- About 79.7″202 cm: 70.7″180 cm body width plus an estimated 9.0″23 cm for the mirrors (manufacturers don't publish it).