2017 Subaru Forester Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications
Based on 6 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fourth generation (SH) - Facelift.
- Length181.5 in
- Width70.7 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 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 2017 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
Available for this vehicle
- Dimensions
- Wheels
- Tires
- Wipers
- 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: 181.5 in · 70.7 in · 66.4 in – 68.2 in. Full dimensions
Wheels: bolt pattern 5x100, bore 56.1 mm. Wheel sizes
Tires: P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS, P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS, 225/55R18, 225/60R17…. Tire sizes
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- Compare this vehicleSize vs a competitor
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- See shorter carsShorter than ~70% of SUVs in the current dataset
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- See SUVs with more ground clearanceAmong the higher-clearance SUVs in the current dataset
- Check tire sizeOEM tire sizes
- Check wiper sizeBlade lengths
- Check battery sizeGroup size
- Check oil capacityCapacity & viscosity
- Check wheel sizeBolt pattern, bore, offset
- Wheel fitment & interchangeCompare donor or custom wheels
Exterior dimensions
| Length | 181.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 70.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in – 68.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in |
Interior dimensions
| Front headroom | 40.0 in – 41.0 in |
|---|---|
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in – 40.0 in |
| Front legroom | 43.0 in |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in |
| Front shoulder room | 57.0 in |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.0 in |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in |
| Rear hip room | 53.0 in |
Weight & capacities
| GVWR | 4,480 lb – 4,652 lb |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal |
| Max towing capacity | 1,000 lb |
Engine
- 1868 1916
- 1874 1916
| Torque | 174 – 258 lb-ft |
|---|
Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.
Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes
Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →
- P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS
- P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS
- 225/55R18
- 225/60R17
- 225/65R16
- 245/45R19
Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →
- Driver26"
- Passenger17"
- Rear14"
Battery group size Full battery size page →
- 26R-3
- 35-1
- 35-2
- 35-AGM
- 85-2
Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →
- 5W-305.4 qt
- 0W-205.1 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (6 trims)
| Trim | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Clearance | Curb wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive | 181.5 | 70.7 | 68.2 | 103.9 | 8.7 | — |
| 2.0XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive | 181.5 | 70.7 | 68.2 | 103.9 | 8.7 | — |
| 2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive | 181.5 | 70.7 | 66.4 | 103.9 | 8.7 | — |
| 2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive | 181.5 | 70.7 | 68.2 | 103.9 | 8.7 | — |
| 2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive | 181.5 | 70.7 | 68.2 | 103.9 | 8.7 | — |
| 2.5i Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive | 181.5 | 70.7 | 68.2 | 103.9 | 8.7 | — |
Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.
Same generation (Fourth generation (SH) - Facelift): years 2017–2018. View model overview