Subaru Forester (2025–present) dimensions
Generation SL · current
15′ 3″ (183.3″)466 cm long and 72.0″183 cm wide.
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)
Yes, it fits
56.7″144 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, Hybrid
- Combined MPG
- 26–35
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Parking spaces
- Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Yes, it fits · 32.7″83 cm
- Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Tight fit · 8.7″22 cm
- Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 80.7″205 cm
Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.
| Length | 183.3″466 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 72.0″183 cm(up to 72.4″184 cm) |
| Height | 68.1″173 cm(up to 69.3″176 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 105.1″267 cm |
| Ground clearance | 8.7″22 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 27.5 cu ft779 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 69.1 cu ft1,957 L |
| Curb weight | 3,569 lb1,619 kg(up to 3,946 lb1,790 kg) |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb680 kg(up to 3,000 lb1,361 kg) |
Based on 30 trims, model years 2025–2027.
Quick answers
- How long is the Forester?
- 15′ 3″ (183.3″)466 cm.
- Will the Forester fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 56.7″144 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 32.7″83 cm of length.
- Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?
- Yes. At 69.3″176 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 14.7″37 cm (without a roof box).
- How wide is it with mirrors?
- About 81.4″207 cm: 72.4″184 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 2027 Forester starts at $29,995 (MSRP, before destination and taxes). See all trims and prices below.
- How far can the Forester go on a full tank?
- Gas: about 480 miles (16.6-gallon tank, 29 MPG combined); Hybrid: about 580 miles (16.6-gallon tank, 35 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). Towing capacity of every Forester version and what it can tow.
2027 Forester prices and engines
The 2027 Forester starts at $29,995 (4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) AWD) and goes up to $41,545 (Touring Hybrid). Properly equipped, it tows up to 3,000 lb.
| Trim | Engine | HP | Drive | Economy | Tows | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | 2.5L flat 4 | 180 | AWD | 29 MPG | – | $29,995 |
| Premium | 2.5L flat 4 | 180 | AWD | 29 MPG | – | $31,995 |
| Premium | 2.5L flat 4 | 180 | AWD | 29 MPG | – | $33,195 |
| Premium Hybrid | 2.5L flat 4 hybrid | 194 | AWD | 35 MPG | 1,500 lb | $34,730 |
| Limited | 2.5L flat 4 | 180 | AWD | 29 MPG | – | $37,595 |
| Sport Hybrid | 2.5L flat 4 hybrid | 194 | AWD | 35 MPG | 1,500 lb | $37,930 |
| Limited Hybrid | 2.5L flat 4 hybrid | 194 | AWD | 35 MPG | 1,500 lb | $38,995 |
| Wilderness | 2.5L flat 4 | 180 | AWD | 26 MPG | 3,000 lb | $39,495 |
| Wilderness Hybrid | 2.5L flat 4 hybrid | 194 | AWD | – | – | $40,495 |
| Touring Hybrid | 2.5L flat 4 hybrid | 194 | AWD | 35 MPG | 1,500 lb | $41,545 |
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2027 model year, before destination fees, taxes and options.
Compare Forester trims and model years
How it changed from the previous generation
- Length+0.6″2 cm bigger
- Width+0.5″1 cm bigger
- Height about the same
- Wheelbase about the same
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