Subaru Forester dimensions
2026 All trims but Wilderness. Inches and pounds, off Subaru's spec sheet.
Short answer
The 2026 Subaru Forester is 183.3 in long (15 ft 3 in), 72 in wide and 68.1 in tall. It parks in a minimum 1 car garage (12 x 20 ft) with room to walk around it.
Subaru Forester length, width and height
| Measure | Inches | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 | 15 ft 3 in |
| Width, body | 72 | 6 ft 0 in |
| Width with mirrors | - | Not listed |
| Height | 68.1 | 5 ft 8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 | 8 ft 9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,946 lb | |
For the All trims but Wilderness configuration. Another cab, bed or trim can change the length by a foot or more, so check your own door jamb sticker or owner's manual if yours differs.
Will a Subaru Forester fit in a garage?
| Garage | Verdict | In front | Beside |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 car garage, minimum 12 x 20 ft, 9 x 7 ft door | Fits | 56 in | 36 in |
| 1 car garage, longer 12 x 24 ft, 9 x 7 ft door | Fits | 104 in | 36 in |
| 2 car garage, minimum 20 x 20 ft, 16 x 7 ft door, two parked | Fits, tight 32 in beside | 56 in | 32 in |
| 2 car garage, ideal 24 x 24 ft, 16 x 7 ft door, two parked | Fits | 104 in | 48 in |
Same rules as the parking fit calculator: the door has to close behind it, and 36 in in front and beside is room to walk. Two-car rows park two of these side by side, spaced evenly. A 3 car garage is as deep as a 2 car one, so the depth verdict carries over; widths are in 3 car garage dimensions.
Car lift for a Subaru Forester
| Ceiling | Lift | Raises it |
|---|---|---|
| 9 ft ceiling 108 in | Only mid-rise scissor, and not to standing height | - |
| 10 ft ceiling 120 in | Only baseplate two-post or mid-rise scissor, and not to standing height | - |
| 11 ft ceiling 132 in | Baseplate two-post | 57 in |
| 12 ft ceiling 144 in | Overhead two-post | 69 in |
At 68.1 in tall, a Subaru Forester needs 48 in of rise plus 6 in over the roof to stand under it, so 11 ft is the lowest ceiling here that works. More on car lifts for SUVs, or ceiling height by lift model.
Vehicles close to its size
- Chevrolet Equinox dimensions: 183.2 in long, 0.1 in shorter
- Nissan Rogue dimensions: 183 in long, 0.3 in shorter
- Hyundai Tucson dimensions: 182.7 in long, 0.6 in shorter
Every model side by side: vehicle dimensions. Averages by type: how wide is a car.