[WBF25]

Pretty decent numbers, especially with the raked over look. Hopefully it’s got good usability.

 

[53]

I like it, how does it compare with something I've had before, like a Forester or an Outback? I prefer the "longer" cargo hold of the Outback rather than the "taller" one in the Forester. But, the sloped roof probably makes it more like Outback.

As long as I can carry a bag of soccer equipment and a spare tire (ModernSpare) I am good to go.

I know the OB is about 10 inches longer, but I don't know how this actually quantifies in the cargo sense. It's unlike a normal combustion vehicle so the dimensions are different.

 

[WBF25]

I like it, how does it compare with something I've had before, like a Forester or an Outback? I prefer the "longer" cargo hold of the Outback rather than the "taller" one in the Forester. But, the sloped roof probably makes it more like Outback.

As long as I can carry a bag of soccer equipment and a spare tire (ModernSpare) I am good to go.

I know the OB is about 10 inches longer, but I don't know how this actually quantifies in the cargo sense. It's unlike a normal combustion vehicle so the dimensions are different.

As far as total space, just a bit less than either. We have a 2020 Forester and Outback and they have roughly 35 and 33 cu ft. Will be interested to compare actual dimensions too.

 

[53]

Yeah, I am hoping someone can get in there with a tape measure and actually take some measurements. Cubic space means little to me, but I had some issues fitting things in the relatively "small" footprint of the Forester cargo hold. I wasn't a fan of piling things up (even though I could if I had to) since it was taller than my Outback.

 

[WBF25]

Completely agree, the Outback space is much more functional in my book, which I wasn’t expecting give the width of the Foresters opening.

 

[watchdoc]

seats look like they folder pretty flat, should be comfy with a blow up mattress for camping or napping while charging...

 

[ddferis]

I have a '16 Forester and bought it specifically to fit my 29er Mtn. bike in without taking off the front wheel. The outback was longer but was worried about ripping the headliner with the handle bars. The Solterra appears to be smaller, I'd have to see/measure it in person to be sure but looks I might have to wait for an electric Forester..drag.

 

[HeyChris]

The OB cargo height is a lot lower than the Forester. Something a bit of a compromise when I picked up a `19 OB and bid farewell of a `13 Forester XT.

 

[Commodore]

How long ...and how wide is the floor ...with the rear seats down?

 

[Ducatista]

As far as total space, just a bit less than either. We have a 2020 Forester and Outback and they have roughly 35 and 33 cu ft. Will be interested to compare actual dimensions too.

Not trying to be a dink. But all new 2022 Foresters only have 26.9 cubic feet of cargo space, and 69.1 with the rear seats lowered. Total passenger volume is 107.6 cubic feet. The base model Forester is slightly bigger in all these dimensions with a cargo volume of 28.8 cubic feet and 74.2 with the rear seats lowered. Not sure where you get 35 for the Forester. The OB has 32.5 cubic feet with seats up and 75.7 with seats down.

Therefore, the Solterra actually has a larger rear cargo volume at 27.7/30.3 (depending on floor position) than the Forester. However its passenger volume at 95.7 is lower than the Forester at 107.6. Probably due to roof/floor distance. Passenger volume of an Outback with moonroof is 106.5 (109 without).

 

[Ducatista]

Chart I put together to compare dimensions and a couple other specs (Solterra specs subject to change):

Source media.subaru.com

Specification	2023 Solterra	2022 Outback Touring XT	2022 Forester Touring
Horsepower	218​	260​	182​
Torque (lb.-ft.)	248​	277​	176​
Passenger volume (cu.ft)	95.7​	106.5​	107.6​
Cargo volume upper floor position (cu.ft.)	27.7​	32.5​	26.9​
Cargo volume lower floor position (cu.ft.)	30.3​	N/A​	N/A​
Total passenger & cargo volume (cu.ft.)	126​	139​	134.5​
Rear cargo opening width (in.)	41.3​	44.1 lower / 45.2 max​	49.5 lower / 51.2 max​
Wheelbase (in.)	112.2​	108.1​	105.1​
Length (in.)	184.6​	191.3​	182.7​
Width (in.)	73.2​	73​	71.5​
Height (in.)	65​	66.1​	68.1​
Seating Capacity	5 passenger​	5 passenger​	5 passenger​
Ground clearance (in.)	8.3​	8.7​	8.7​
Base Curb Weight (lbs)	Unknown​	3937​	3594​
EV Range (estimated miles)	More than 220​	---​	---​
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)	---​	18.5​	16.6​
Fuel Economy (mpg) city / highway /combined	---​	23 / 30 / 26​	26 / 33 / 29​

 

[Lee2022]

Chart I put together to compare dimensions and a couple other specs (Solterra specs subject to change):

Source media.subaru.com

Specification	2023 Solterra	2022 Outback Touring XT	2022 Forester Touring
Horsepower	218​	260​	182​
Torque (lb.-ft.)	248​	277​	176​
Passenger volume (cu.ft)	95.7​	106.5​	107.6​
Cargo volume upper floor position (cu.ft.)	27.7​	32.5​	26.9​
Cargo volume lower floor position (cu.ft.)	30.3​	N/A​	N/A​
Total passenger & cargo volume (cu.ft.)	126​	139​	134.5​
Rear cargo opening width (in.)	41.3​	44.1 lower / 45.2 max​	49.5 lower / 51.2 max​
Wheelbase (in.)	112.2​	108.1​	105.1​
Length (in.)	184.6​	191.3​	182.7​
Width (in.)	73.2​	73​	71.5​
Height (in.)	65​	66.1​	68.1​
Seating Capacity	5 passenger​	5 passenger​	5 passenger​
Ground clearance (in.)	8.3​	8.7​	8.7​
Base Curb Weight (lbs)	Unknown​	3937​	3594​
EV Range (estimated miles)	More than 220​	---​	---​
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)	---​	18.5​	16.6​
Fuel Economy (mpg) city / highway /combined	---​	23 / 30 / 26​	26 / 33 / 29​

Nice work. Would love the Crosstrek included if you have the time and energy.

 

[HogarthH]

@Ducatista,

Nicely done. Smaller than an Outback. Not what I expected.

 

[Commodore]

Nice work. Would love the Crosstrek included if you have the time and energy.

"Ducatista, post: 830, member: 273"]
Not trying to be a dink. But all new 2022 Foresters only have 26.9 cubic feet of cargo space, and 69.1 with the rear seats lowered. Total passenger volume is 107.6 cubic feet. The base model Forester is slightly bigger in all these dimensions with a cargo volume of 28.8 cubic feet and 74.2 with the rear seats lowered. Not sure where you get 35 for the Forester. The OB has 32.5 cubic feet with seats up and 75.7 with seats down.

Therefore, the Solterra actually has a larger rear cargo volume at 27.7/30.3 (depending on floor position) than the Forester. However its passenger volume at 95.7 is lower than the Forester at 107.6. Probably due to roof/floor distance. Passenger volume of an Outback with moonroof is 106.5 (109 without).
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Thanks @Lee2022
Welcome @Ducatista

 

[Ducatista]

Nice work. Would love the Crosstrek included if you have the time and energy.

I’ll try to get it updated with Crosstrek included tomorrow.

 

[Ducatista]

@Ducatista,

Nicely done. Smaller than an Outback. Not what I expected.

yeah smaller for overall length. But due to the wheelbase being longer, I think interior size will feel fairly comparable, especially in the rear seats (like all EVs in the class). The outback is the perfect size car in my opinion, not too big, not too small.

 

[Lee2022]

I’ll try to get it updated with Crosstrek included tomorrow.

Thanks

 

[Peterd15]

This is great info. I wish they would release the cargo volume with the seats folded like the other cars. That’s the number I really need. I load some equipment for work in my Impreza 5 door now and I want to know how it will compare.

 

[Ducatista]

Thanks

Updated the chart to include Crosstrek Limited. Also included the VW ID.4 AWD for comparison since its the closest rival EV other than the Toyota. I guess the Ioniq 5 and EV6 are also.

Specification	2023 Solterra	2022 Outback Touring XT	2022 Forester Touring	2022 Crosstrek Limited	2022 VW ID.4 AWD
Horsepower	218	260	182	182	295
Torque (lb.-ft.)	248	277	176	176	339
Passenger volume (cu.ft)	95.7	106.5	107.6	100.9 / 97.5 with moonroof	99.9
Cargo volume upper floor position (cu.ft.)	27.7	32.5	26.9	20.8	30.3
Cargo volume lower floor position (cu.ft.)	30.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cargo volume (max) with rear seats lowered (cu.ft)	Unknown	75.7	69.1	55.3	64.2
Total passenger & cargo volume (cu.ft.)	126	139	134.5	121.7 / 118.3 with moonroof	130.2
Rear cargo opening width (in.)	41.3	44.1 lower / 45.2 max	49.5 lower / 51.2 max	40.5	Unknown
Wheelbase (in.)	112.2	108.1	105.1	104.9	108.9
Length (in.)	184.6	191.3	182.7	176.5	180.5
Width (in.)	73.2	73	71.5	71	72.9
Height (in.)	65	66.1	68.1	62.8	64.2
Seating Capacity	5 passenger	5 passenger	5 passenger	5 passenger	5 passenger
Ground clearance (in.)	8.3	8.7	8.7	8.7	6.7
Base Curb Weight (lbs)	Unknown	3937	3594	3298	4927
EV Range (estimated miles)	More than 220	---	---	---	240
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)	---	18.5	16.6	16.6	---
Fuel Economy (mpg) city / highway /combined	---	23 / 30 / 26	26 / 33 / 29	27 / 34 / 29	---