The newest Forester weighs 3250-3440lbs depending on driveline, options, etc. A turbo AT model with sunroof, etc, weighs 3440. These are not heavy vehicles.
... I'm not sure about the newest Forester, but mine is a "station wagon" according to the registration, not an SUV...
3,440 and 265 hp = a power to weight ratio of 13 vs 20 for mine.

ICBC classifies my 09 as a station wagon as well.