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Spec height1 1.73 m 2 
+ 14 cm
1 1.59 m Spec height1
+ 2.9 cm 2
+ 8 cm 2 1.815 m Spec width2
1 1.735 m Spec width2
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Subaru Forester SUV 2002 - 2005
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Gen. 2 | 2002 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonSubaru Forester (SG) SUV 2002 vs. Subaru Forester (SK) SUV 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Subaru Forester (SG) SUV 2002 is 8 cm narrower and 14 cm lower compared to Subaru Forester (SK) SUV 2018. It has 2.9 cm less ground clearance and offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
445 cm
Length
462.5 cm
+17.5
173.5 cm
Width2
181.5 cm
+8
198 cm
Width incl. mirrors
206.5 cm
+8.5
159 cm
Height1
173 cm
+14
252.5 cm
Wheelbase
267 cm
+14.5
19.1 cm
Ground clearance3
22 cm
+2.9
1360 kg
Weight4,6
1656 kg
+22%
5
Seats max.
5
387 l
Cargo volume EU4
509 l
+32%
1629 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1779 l
+10%
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Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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).
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Quick Facts
3126250
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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