Subaru Forester (2019–2024) dimensions
Generation SK
15′ 3″ (182.7″)464 cm long and 71.5″182 cm wide.
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)
Yes, it fits
57.3″146 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
- 26–29
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Parking spaces
- Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Yes, it fits · 33.3″85 cm
- Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Tight fit · 9.3″24 cm
- Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 81.3″207 cm
Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.
| Length | 182.7″464 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 71.5″182 cm(up to 72.2″183 cm) |
| Height | 68.1″173 cm(up to 68.9″175 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 105.1″267 cm |
| Ground clearance | 8.7″22 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 26.9 cu ft762 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 69.1 cu ft1,957 L |
| Curb weight | 3,620 lb1,642 kg |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb680 kg(up to 3,000 lb1,361 kg) |
Based on 39 trims, model years 2019–2024.
Quick answers
- How long is the Forester?
- 15′ 3″ (182.7″)464 cm.
- Will the Forester fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 57.3″146 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 33.3″85 cm of length.
- Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?
- Yes. At 68.9″175 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 15.1″38 cm (without a roof box).
- How wide is it with mirrors?
- About 81.2″206 cm: 72.2″183 cm body width plus an estimated 9.0″23 cm for the mirrors (manufacturers don't publish it).
- How much does the Forester cost?
- The 2024 Forester starts at $27,095 (MSRP, before destination and taxes). See all trims and prices below.
- How far can the Forester go on a full tank?
- About 480 miles (16.6-gallon tank, 29 MPG combined). Highway driving goes further, city driving less.
- How much can the Forester tow?
- Up to 3,000 lb when properly equipped (best version; most trims are rated lower). Check the rating for the exact trim and hitch in the table below.
2024 Forester prices and engines
The 2024 Forester starts at $27,095 (Forester SUV AWD) and goes up to $37,395 (Touring). Properly equipped, it tows up to 3,000 lb.
| Trim | Engine | HP | Drive | Economy | Tows | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester SUV | 2.5L flat 4 | 182 | AWD | 29 MPG | 1,500 lb | $27,095 |
| Premium | 2.5L flat 4 | 182 | AWD | 29 MPG | 1,500 lb | $30,295 |
| Sport | 2.5L flat 4 | 182 | AWD | 29 MPG | 1,500 lb | $31,865 |
| Limited | 2.5L flat 4 | 182 | AWD | 29 MPG | 1,500 lb | $33,975 |
| Wilderness | 2.5L flat 4 | 182 | AWD | 26 MPG | 3,000 lb | $34,920 |
| Touring | 2.5L flat 4 | 182 | AWD | 29 MPG | 1,500 lb | $37,395 |
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2024 model year, before destination fees, taxes and options.
How it changed from the previous generation
- Length+1.8″5 cm bigger
- Width+0.8″2 cm bigger
- Height about the same
- Wheelbase+1.2″3 cm bigger