2011 Subaru Forester Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 6 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Third generation (SH) - Facelift.

  • Length179.5 in
  • Width70.1 in
  • Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.0 in
  • Ground clearance9.0 in
  • Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb

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

Side view
  • Length179.5 in
  • Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.0 in
  • Ground clearance9.0 in
  • Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 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 2011 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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  • Interior

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

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 179.5 in · 70.1 in · 65.9 in – 66.9 in. Full dimensions

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

Tires: P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS, P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS, 215/65R16, 225/50R18. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length179.5 in
Width70.1 in
Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
Wheelbase103.0 in
Ground clearance9.0 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom40.0 in – 41.6 in
Rear headroom37.7 in – 40.4 in
Front legroom43.1 in
Rear legroom38.0 in
Front shoulder room56.1 in
Rear shoulder room55.6 in
Front hip room52.9 in
Rear hip room52.7 in
Passenger volume102.0 cu ft – 108.0 cu ft
Luggage volume30.8 cu ft – 33.5 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
GVWR4,480 lb – 4,525 lb
Fuel tank16.9 gal
Max towing capacity2,400 lb

Engine

Torque174 – 226 lb-ft

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

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS
  • P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS
  • 215/65R16
  • 225/50R18
  • 225/55R17
  • 245/40R19

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver24"
  • Passenger18"
  • Rear14"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 26R-3
  • 35-2
  • 35-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-304.4 qt
  • 0W-205.5 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (6 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive179.570.165.9103.09.03250
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive179.570.166.9103.09.03360
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive179.570.166.9103.09.03300
2.5X Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive179.570.166.9103.09.03360
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive179.570.166.9103.09.03450
2.5XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive179.570.166.9103.09.03460

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

Same generation (Third generation (SH) - Facelift): years 20112013. View model overview

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