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Your vehicleHome›Subaru›Forester›2026› Sport Hybrid
2026 Subaru Forester

Sport Hybrid AWD

Hybrid AWD MSRP $37,930Compare this trim against anything →

What the Sport Hybrid adds over the Base (+$7,935)

SpecBaseSport Hybrid
Front brake diameter315.0 mm320.0 mm
Cargo volume behind 1st row74.4 cu-ft69.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row29.6 cu-ft27.5 cu-ft
Curb weight (maximum)3510 lbs3913 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3510 lbs3913 lbs
Horsepower180 hp194 hp
Torque178 lb-ft154 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)DOHC 4-cyl. 2.5-liter horizontally opposed BOXERDOHC 4-cyl. 2.5-liter horizontally opposed BOXER, Atkinson/Miller cycle
Valve configurationDOHCDOHC 16-Valve
Front headroom41.2 in40 in
Second-row headroom39.6 in37.7 in
MPG (city)26 mpg35 mpg
MPG (combined)29 mpg35 mpg
MPG (highway)33 mpg34 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$29,995$37,930
Tire size225/60R17 99H235/50 R19 99V
Total interior volume140.4 cu-ft106.6 cu-ft
Transmission typecvtmanual
Wheel diameter17 in19 in
Wheel width7 in7.5 in

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter320.0 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter299.7 mm
Rear brake typeventilated disc
Parking brake typeelectronic

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row69.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row27.5 cu-ft
Total interior volume106.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandMySubaru Companion
Connected services trial (standard tier)60 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8.7 in
Overall height68.1 in
Overall length183.3 in
Overall width72 in
Wheelbase105.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2498 cc
Engine type (full description)DOHC 4-cyl. 2.5-liter horizontally opposed BOXER, Atkinson/Miller cycle
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower194 hp
Torque154 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)35 mpg
MPG (combined)35 mpg
MPG (highway)34 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity16.6 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40 in
Second-row headroom37.7 in

Legroom

Front legroom43.3 in
Second-row legroom39.4 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$37,930

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room57.7 in
Second-row shoulder room56.7 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric Power Assisted rack-and-pinion (dual-pinion)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)35.4 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeDouble wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire size235/50 R19 99V

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.7
Transmission speeds6
Transmission typemanual

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3913 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3913 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter19 in
Wheel materialalloy
Wheel width7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Feature list pending.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Forester. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Sport Hybrid

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid?

The manufacturer lists $37,930 for the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid. That is $7,935 above the Base, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid add over the Base?

Against the Base, 20 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.