Subaru Forester fifth generation

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The Subaru Forester fifth generation (2019–2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: SK

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,630–4,640 mm RDW	4,630 mm TC	4,625–4,655 mm
Width	1,820 mm RDW	1,820 mm TC	1,815 mm
Height	1,730 mm RDW	1,730 mm TC	1,730 mm
Wheelbase	2,670 mm RDW	2,670 mm TC	2,670 mm
Front track	1,565–1,570 mm ASTRA	1,570 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,570–1,575 mm ASTRA	1,570 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,627–1,660 kg RDW	1,569–1,610 kg TC	1,564–1,627 kg
Mass in running order	1,727–1,760 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,185 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,870 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Performance
Top speed	188 km/h RDW	–	188–204 km/h
Torque	182–194 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/60R17, 215/65R16, 225/55R18, 235/50R19

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2019–2024: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
3 years	95.6% (94.6–96.4)	92.2%	1,984
4–5 years	94.0% (93.0–94.9)	91.0%	2,363

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	20.1%	22.6%
Brakes	9.2%	13.3%
Suspension	4.8%	3.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	4.7%	6.0%
Lights and electrics	3.1%	4.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,844 complaints for model years 2019–2024. 99 crashes · 36 fires · 57 injuries · 1 death

Visibility and wipers 826
Electrical system 282
Engine 235
Driver assistance 159
Transmission and drivetrain 87
Speed control 55

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 19 versions of the Subaru Forester fifth generation

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European Union 11 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2021–2024	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Hybrid	8.0–8.1 L/100 km WLTP	185 g/km	18,875
2024	2.0 L	100 kW (136 PS)	Hybrid	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	183 g/km	819
2021–2022	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	7.9–8.1 L/100 km WLTP	182–185 g/km	1,628
2021	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	–	–	11
2019–2020	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Hybrid	–	154 g/km	11,873
2019–2020	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	–	159–165 g/km	16,631
2020	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	–	198 g/km	14
2019	2.0 L	177 kW (241 PS)	Petrol	–	197 g/km	542
2019	2.0 L	108 kW (147 PS)	Diesel	–	154 g/km	520
2019	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	LPG	–	168 g/km	218
2019	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Natural gas	–	168 g/km	26

United Kingdom 6 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2024Touring · Field · Limited	2.0 L	136 kW (185 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	183 g/km
2024Sport · XE · XE Premium	2.0 L	147 kW (200 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	185 g/km
2020–2023Forester e-BOXER · Sport · XE and 1 more trim	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	185 g/km
2020–2021Forester	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.8 L/100 km WLTP	199 g/km
2019Forester	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.8 L/100 km WLTP	–
2019Forester e-BOXER	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	–

United States 1 version

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2019–2026SIDI	2.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	All-wheel drive	26–29 MPG (8.1–9.0 L/100 km) EPA	192–210 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2019–2025Sport utility vehicle: Small	2.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.2–9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	192–210 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.