Subaru Forester First generation dimensions 1997–2002
The Subaru Forester First generation (1997–2002) is 445 cm long, 173.5 cm wide and 165 cm tall, with a 252.5 cm wheelbase. That makes it about 23 cm shorter than the average SUV in our guide (468 cm across 456 versions). In size it is closest to the Land Rover Freelander (1997, same length), the Mitsubishi Outlander (2001, 4 cm shorter) and the Hyundai Santa Fe (2000, 5 cm longer).
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No figure yet: width incl. mirrors, ground clearance, boot (seats up), boot (seats folded)
Sources: Wikipedia: Subaru Forester · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "First generation"; production 1997–2002. Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the Subaru Forester fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits comfortably35 cm spare in length; with mirrors (193.5 cm wide (est.) including mirrors) about 23.2 cm free each side for opening doors.
UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door
Fits, but tightLittle room to walk round; not enough width to open the doors fully. Height 165 cm vs a 198 cm door.
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Subaru Forester · CC BY-SA 4.0
Figures taken from Wikipedia are used under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the linked article for its authors and history.