The Subaru Forester ground clearance is between 7.3 to 9.2 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2024 Subaru Forester with the Wilderness trim has the highest ground clearance of 9.2 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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 Forester2020 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 |
|
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 |
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 |
|
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 |
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 Forester2019 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 |
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 |
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 Forester2018 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 Forester2017 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 2.0 XT2016 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 Forester2014 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 |
2003 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The 2003 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 7.5 inches.
2003 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 |
2003 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 |
2002 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The 2002 Subaru Forester ground clearance is 7.5 inches.
2002 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L Wagon |
2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
7.5 in |
S Wagon |
2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
7.5 in |
2002 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L Wagon |
2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
19 cm |
S Wagon |
2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
19 cm |
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