Forester vs Ascent Size: How Much Bigger Is the Ascent?
The Subaru Ascent is 13.5″34 cm longer, 4.0″10 cm wider and 3.5″9 cm taller than the Subaru Forester (196.8″500 cm vs 183.3″466 cm long). (Ascent 2019–present vs Forester 2025–present)
- Subaru Ascent (2019–present)
- Subaru Forester (2025–present)
Ascent · 196.8″500 cm71.6″182 cm
Forester · 183.3″466 cm68.1″173 cmAscent +13.5″34 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+13.5″34 cm
longer
Length · Ascent
+3.5″9 cm
taller
Height · Ascent
+8.7″22 cm
longer
Wheelbase · Ascent
| Dimensions | Ascent | Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8″500 cm | 183.3″466 cm | Forester 13.5″34 cm shorter |
| Width | 76.0″193 cm | 72.0″183 cm | Forester 4.0″10 cm narrower |
| Height | 71.6″182 cm | 68.1″173 cm | Forester 3.5″9 cm lower |
| Wheelbase | 113.8″289 cm | 105.1″267 cm | Forester 8.7″22 cm shorter |
| Ground clearance | 8.7″22 cm | 8.7″22 cm | same |
| Cargo space | 17.6 cu ft498 L | 27.5 cu ft779 L | Forester 9.9 cu ft280 L more |
| Starting price | $40,795$40,795 | $29,995$29,995 | Forester $10,800$10,800 cheaper |
| Horsepower (max) | 260 hp260 hp | 194 hp194 hp | Forester 66 hp66 hp less |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Subaru Ascent
Yes, it fits
43.2″110 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Subaru Forester
Yes, it fits
56.7″144 cm to spare
Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the Ascent or the Forester?
- The Forester: it's 13.5″34 cm shorter and 4.0″10 cm narrower.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the Ascent fits comfortably and the Forester fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
- Which has more cargo space?
- The Forester: 27.5 cu ft779 L vs 17.6 cu ft498 L behind the rear seats.
