2004 Subaru Forester Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 3 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Second generation (SG).

  • Length175.2 in
  • Width68.3 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,210 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length175.2 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,210 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2004 Subaru Forester

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
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  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior

Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 175.2 in · 68.3 in · 65.0 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x100, bore 56.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P215/60HR16.0 OWL M+S, P215/60HR16.0 RBL M+S, 215/55R17, 215/60R16. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length175.2 in
Width68.3 in
Height65.0 in
Wheelbase99.4 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom39.8 in
Rear headroom39.8 in
Front legroom43.6 in
Rear legroom33.7 in
Front shoulder room53.5 in
Rear shoulder room53.6 in
Front hip room51.6 in
Rear hip room51.6 in
Passenger volume93.0 cu ft
Luggage volume32.0 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,210 lb
GVWR4,150 lb – 4,320 lb
Fuel tank15.9 gal
Max towing capacity2,400 lb

Engine

Torque166 – 235 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P215/60HR16.0 OWL M+S
  • P215/60HR16.0 RBL M+S
  • 215/55R17
  • 215/60R16

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver22"
  • Passenger19"
  • Rear16"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 35-1
  • 35-2
  • 35-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-304.2 qt
  • 5W-304.2 qt
  • 5W-304.2 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (3 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive175.268.365.099.43090
2.5XS 4dr All-wheel Drive175.268.365.099.43095
2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive175.268.365.099.43210

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Second generation (SG)): years 20032005. View model overview

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