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Background grid Subaru Forester SUV 2018-2021 Subaru Forester SUV 2002-2005
Spec height1 68.1 in 2 
+ 5.51 in
1 62.6 in Spec height1
+ 1.14 in 2
+ 6.89 in 2 182.1 in Spec length
1 175.2 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Subaru Forester SUV 2002 - 2005
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Forester
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Gen. 2 | 2002 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Subaru Forester SUV 2018 - 2021
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Forester
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Gen. 5 | 2018 - 2021
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonSubaru Forester (SG) SUV 2002 vs. Subaru Forester (SK) SUV 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Subaru Forester (SG) SUV 2002 is 6.89 in shorter and 5.51 in lower compared to Subaru Forester (SK) SUV 2018. It has 1.2 in less ground clearance and offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
175.2 in
Length
182.1 in
+6.9
68.3 in
Width2
71.5 in
+3.2
77.95 in
Width incl. mirrors
81.3 in
+3.35
62.6 in
Height1
68.1 in
+5.5
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
+5.7
7.5 in
Ground clearance3
8.7 in
+1.2
2998.3 lbs
Weight4,6
3650.9 lbs
+22%
5
Seats max.
5
13.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
18 cu ft
+32%
57.5 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
62.8 cu ft
+10%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 21600
Price EU7
€ 34990
+62%
$ 20845
Price US7
$ 24295
+17%
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3126250
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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