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2008 Subaru Forester III vs. 2003 Subaru Forester II

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      Here’s how the 2008 Subaru Forester III and the 2003 Subaru Forester II compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2008 Subaru Forester III measures 4560 mm (179.53 in), making it 110 mm (4.33 in) (2.4 %) longer than the 2003 Subaru Forester II at 4450 mm (175.20 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Subaru Forester III spans 1780 mm (70.08 in), which is 45 mm (1.77 in) (2.5 %) broader than the 2003 Subaru Forester II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2008 Subaru Forester III stands at 1700 mm (66.93 in), giving it an extra 110 mm (4.33 in) (6.5 %) compared to the 2003 Subaru Forester II at 1590 mm (62.60 in).

      Overall, the 2008 Subaru Forester III is longer, wider and taller than the 2003 Subaru Forester II.

      Length
      4560 mm179.5 in
      4450 mm175.2 in
      Width
      1780 mm70.1 in
      1735 mm68.3 in
      Height
      1700 mm66.9 in
      1590 mm62.6 in

      2008 Subaru Forester III Side View Left
      4560 mm179.5 in 🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+2.5%)
      2003 Subaru Forester II Side View Left
      4450 mm175.2 in πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-2.4%)
      2008 Subaru Forester III Front View
      1780 mm70.1 in 🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+2.6%)
      2003 Subaru Forester II Front View
      1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-2.5%)
      2008 Subaru Forester III Rear View
      1700 mm66.9 in 🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+6.9%)
      2003 Subaru Forester II Rear View
      1590 mm62.6 in πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-6.5%)
      2008 Subaru Forester III
      2003 Subaru Forester II

      Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

      General Info

      Body Style:

      SUV
      SUV

      Model Year:

      2008
      2003

      Production:

      2007-2010 Discontinued Model
      2002-2008 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4485-4560 mm176.6-179.5 in
      🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+0.8%) - 🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+2.5%)
      4450 mm175.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-2.4%) - πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-0.8%)

      Width:

      1735-1780 mm68.3-70.1 in
      🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+2.6%)
      1735 mm68.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-2.5%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1590-1700 mm62.6-66.9 in
      🟒 +115 mm+4.5 in (+7.3%)
      1590 mm62.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -115 mm-4.5 in (-6.8%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      387 liter13.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -19 liter-0.7 cu ft (-4.7%)
      406 liter14.3 cu ft
      🟒 +19 liter+0.7 cu ft (+4.9%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      1525 liter53.9 cu ft

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1390-1570 kg3064-3461 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -65 kg-143 lbs (-4.5%) - 🟒 +210 kg+463 lbs (+15.4%)
      1360-1455 kg2998-3208 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -210 kg-463 lbs (-13.4%) - 🟒 +65 kg+143 lbs (+4.7%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1880-2000 kg4145-4409 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -120 kg-265 lbs (-6.0%)
      2000 kg4409 lbs
      🟒 +120 kg+265 lbs (+6.4%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      17-inch rims:
      • 7J x 17
      n/a

      Tire Size:

      • 215/55 R17 (W:215 | H:55 | D:17)
      • 215/60 R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
      • 215/60R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
      • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
      • 205/70 R15 (W:205 | H:70 | D:15)
      • 205/70R15 (W:205 | H:70 | D:15)
      • 215/60 R15 (W:215 | H:60 | D:15)
      • 215/60 R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)

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