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Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (2002-2026)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2026-09-02

The Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 7.3 to 9.3 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

The 2026 Subaru Forester with the Wilderness CVT trim has the highest ground clearance of 9.3 inches while the 2004 Subaru Forester with the X trim has the lowest ground clearance of 7.3 inches.

Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.

2026 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2026 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 8.7 inches and 9.3 inches.

2026 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Limited SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Limited SUV	2.5L \| Hybrid \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium SUV	2.5L \| Hybrid \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Sport SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2026 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Sport SUV	2.5L \| Hybrid \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring SUV	2.5L \| Hybrid \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Wilderness CVT SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	9.3 in

2026 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Limited SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Limited SUV	2.5L \| Hybrid \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium SUV	2.5L \| Hybrid \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Sport SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2026 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Sport SUV	2.5L \| Hybrid \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring SUV	2.5L \| Hybrid \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Wilderness CVT SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	24 cm

2025 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2025 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 8.7 inches.

2025 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Limited SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Sport SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2025 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Limited SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Sport SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2024 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2024 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 8.7 inches and 9.2 inches.

2024 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Limited SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Sport SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Wilderness SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	9.2 in

2024 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Limited SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Sport SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Wilderness SUV	2.5L \| Flat 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	23 cm

2023 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2023 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 8.7 inches and 9.2 inches.

2023 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Limited SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Sport SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Wilderness SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	9.2 in

2023 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Limited SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Sport SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Wilderness SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	23 cm

2022 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2022 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 8.7 inches and 9.2 inches.

2022 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Limited SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Sport SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Wilderness SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	9.2 in

2022 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Limited SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Sport SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Wilderness SUV	2.5L \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	23 cm

2021 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2021 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 8.7 inches.

2021 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Sport Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2021 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Sport Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2020 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2020 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 8.7 inches.

2020 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Limited	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Sport	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Base Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2020 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Sport Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2020 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Limited	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Sport	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Base Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2020 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Sport Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2019 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2019 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 8.7 inches.

2019 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
2.5i	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
2.5i Limited	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
2.5i Premium	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
2.5i Sport	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
2.5i Touring	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Base Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2019 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Premium Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Sport Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2019 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
2.5i	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
2.5i Limited	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
2.5i Premium	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
2.5i Sport	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
2.5i Touring	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Base Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2019 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Premium Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Sport Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 7 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2018 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2018 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 8.7 inches.

2018 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Limited H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Premium H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Premium Black Edition Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Premium H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2018 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
XT Touring Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2018 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Limited H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Premium H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Premium Black Edition Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Premium H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2018 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
XT Touring Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2017 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2017 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 8.7 inches.

2017 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Limited H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Premium H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Touring H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Premium H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Touring H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2017 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Limited H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Premium H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Touring H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Premium H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Touring H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2016 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2016 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 8.7 inches.

2016 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Limited H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Premium H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Touring H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Premium H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Touring H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2016 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Limited H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Premium H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Touring H4 Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Premium H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Touring H4 Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2015 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2015 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 8.7 inches.

2015 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Premium Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Premium Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Touring Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2015 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Premium Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Premium Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Touring Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2014 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2014 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 8.7 inches.

2014 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i Premium Moonroof/AllWeat Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
i Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Premium Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Touring Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in

2014 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
i Premium Moonroof/AllWeat Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Limited Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
i Touring Wagon	2.5L \| H4 \| 6 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Premium Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Touring Wagon	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| H4 \| 8 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	22 cm

2013 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2013 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2013 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| AWD	8.7 in
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	8.7 in
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| AWD	8.7 in
X Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	8.9 in
XT Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	8.9 in

2013 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| AWD	22 cm
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	22 cm
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| AWD	22 cm
X Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	22 cm
XT Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	23 cm
XT Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	23 cm

2012 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2012 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2012 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| AWD	8.9 in
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	8.9 in
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| AWD	8.9 in
X Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	8.9 in
XT Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	8.7 in

2012 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| AWD	23 cm
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	23 cm
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| AWD	23 cm
X Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	23 cm
XT Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	22 cm
XT Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| AWD	22 cm

2011 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2011 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2011 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
X Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.9 in
XT Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.9 in

2011 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
X Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	23 cm
XT Touring Wagon	2.5L \| Turbocharged \| Flat 4 \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	23 cm

2010 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2010 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2010 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
X SE Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.9 in
XT Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.9 in

2010 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
X SE Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	23 cm
XT Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	23 cm

2009 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2009 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2009 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
X L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.7 in
XT Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.9 in
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.9 in

2009 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
X L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
X Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	22 cm
XT Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	23 cm
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	23 cm

2008 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2008 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 7.9 inches and 8.1 inches.

2008 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
X L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
X Sport Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.9 in
XT Sport Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.9 in

2008 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
X L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
X Sport Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	20 cm
XT Sport Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	20 cm

2007 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2007 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 7.9 inches and 8.1 inches.

2007 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
X L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
X Sport Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.9 in
XT Sport Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.9 in

2007 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
X L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
X Sport Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	20 cm
XT Sport Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	20 cm

2006 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2006 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 7.9 inches and 8.1 inches.

2006 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
X L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.9 in

2006 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
X L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
X Premium Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	21 cm
XT Limited Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	20 cm

2005 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2005 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 7.5 inches.

2005 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.5 in
XS Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.5 in
XS L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	7.5 in
XT Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.5 in

2005 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	19 cm
XS Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	19 cm
XS L.L. Bean Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	19 cm
XT Wagon	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	19 cm

2004 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The 2004 Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 7.3 inches and 7.5 inches.

2004 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
XS Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
XT Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.5 in

2004 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
XS Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
XT Wagon	2.5L \| Flat 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| AWD	19 cm