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

The Subaru Solterra is 1.3″3 cm longer, 1.2″3 cm wider and 3.1″8 cm lower than the Subaru Forester (184.6″469 cm vs 183.3″466 cm long). (Forester 2025–present vs Solterra 2023–present)

Subaru Forester (2025–present)
Subaru Solterra (2023–present)

Forester · 183.3″466 cm68.1″173 cm Subaru Solterra (2023–present)

Solterra · 184.6″469 cm65.0″165 cmSolterra +1.3″3 cm longer

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

+1.3″3 cm

longer

Length · Solterra

+3.1″8 cm

taller

Height · Forester

+7.1″18 cm

longer

Wheelbase · Solterra

Dimensions	Forester	Solterra	Difference
Length	183.3″466 cm	184.6″469 cm	Solterra 1.3″3 cm longer
Width	72.0″183 cm	73.2″186 cm	Solterra 1.2″3 cm wider
Height	68.1″173 cm	65.0″165 cm	Solterra 3.1″8 cm lower
Wheelbase	105.1″267 cm	112.2″285 cm	Solterra 7.1″18 cm longer
Ground clearance	8.7″22 cm	8.3″21 cm	Solterra 0.4″1 cm less
Cargo space	27.5 cu ft779 L	23.8 cu ft674 L	Solterra 3.7 cu ft105 L less
Starting price	$29,995$29,995	$38,495$38,495	Solterra $8,500$8,500 more expensive
Horsepower (max)	194 hp194 hp	338 hp338 hp	Solterra 144 hp144 hp more

Do they fit in a garage?

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

Subaru Forester

Yes, it fits

56.7″144 cm to spare

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

Subaru Solterra

Yes, it fits

55.4″141 cm to spare

Quick answers

Which is easier to park, the Forester or the Solterra?: The Forester: it's 1.3″3 cm shorter and 1.2″3 cm narrower.
Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?: In a 20 ft deep garage, the Forester fits comfortably and the Solterra fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
Which has more cargo space?: The Forester: 27.5 cu ft779 L vs 23.8 cu ft674 L behind the rear seats.

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

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