Crosstrek vs Forester Size: How Much Bigger Is the Forester?

The Subaru Forester is 6.9″18 cm longer, 1.1″3 cm wider and 5.1″13 cm taller than the Subaru Crosstrek (183.3″466 cm vs 176.4″448 cm long). (Crosstrek 2024–present vs Forester 2025–present)

Subaru Crosstrek (2024–present)
Subaru Forester (2025–present)

Crosstrek · 176.4″448 cm63.0″160 cm Subaru Forester (2025–present)

Forester · 183.3″466 cm68.1″173 cmForester +6.9″18 cm longer

To scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.

+6.9″18 cm

longer

Length · Forester

+5.1″13 cm

taller

Height · Forester

same

Wheelbase

Dimensions	Crosstrek	Forester	Difference
Length	176.4″448 cm	183.3″466 cm	Forester 6.9″18 cm longer
Width	70.9″180 cm	72.0″183 cm	Forester 1.1″3 cm wider
Height	63.0″160 cm	68.1″173 cm	Forester 5.1″13 cm taller
Wheelbase	105.1″267 cm	105.1″267 cm	same
Cargo space	19.9 cu ft564 L	27.5 cu ft779 L	Forester 7.6 cu ft215 L more
Starting price	$26,995$26,995	$29,995$29,995	Forester $3,000$3,000 more expensive
Horsepower (max)	194 hp194 hp	194 hp194 hp	same

Do they fit in a garage?

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Subaru Crosstrek

Yes, it fits

63.6″162 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 Crosstrek or the Forester?: The Crosstrek: it's 6.9″18 cm shorter and 1.1″3 cm narrower.
Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?: In a 20 ft deep garage, the Crosstrek fits comfortably and the Forester fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
Which has more cargo space?: The Forester: 27.5 cu ft779 L vs 19.9 cu ft564 L behind the rear seats.

Crosstrek vs Forester Size: How Much Bigger Is the Forester?

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