Will a 42 inch dog crate fit in an SUV?

In most midsize SUVs, yes with the rear seats folded. A 42 inch large crate is about 30 inches tall, which usually clears the cargo height, and about 42 inches long, which needs the seats down.

Can an XL dog crate fit behind the seats?

An extra-large 48 inch crate rarely fits behind the seats up. It needs the full seats-down length and a taller cargo area, so it suits large SUVs and wagons.

What size crate fits a compact SUV?

A compact SUV usually takes a medium to large crate up to about 36 to 42 inches long with the seats folded. Measure the cargo height too, since the crate is about 30 inches tall.

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Fit summaryFIG. VOLUME

Crate sizes and SUV cargo areas both vary. Enter your crate and vehicle so the answer is yours.

Typical midsize SUV cargo area, seats up or folded

The spaceMeasure your SUV cargo length seats down and the height under the liftgate

What decides itLarge crate about 42 by 28 by 30 in; XL about 48 by 30 by 33 in

What to measureLarge dog crate: about 42 by 28 by 30 in; XL: about 48 by 30 by 33 in

Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.

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Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01The crate length, width, and height
02Cargo depth with the seats up, and cargo length with them folded
03Cargo height under the closed liftgate
04Liftgate opening height and width

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Assuming a large crate fits behind the seats when up
⚠Overlooking the cargo height for a tall crate
⚠Measuring the crate without the plastic feet or tray
⚠Forgetting the liftgate opening is smaller than the interior

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Will a 42 inch dog crate fit in an SUV?
In most midsize SUVs, yes with the rear seats folded. A 42 inch large crate is about 30 inches tall, which usually clears the cargo height, and about 42 inches long, which needs the seats down.
01
Can an XL dog crate fit behind the seats?
An extra-large 48 inch crate rarely fits behind the seats up. It needs the full seats-down length and a taller cargo area, so it suits large SUVs and wagons.
02
What size crate fits a compact SUV?
A compact SUV usually takes a medium to large crate up to about 36 to 42 inches long with the seats folded. Measure the cargo height too, since the crate is about 30 inches tall.
03

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Home / Vehicle & Cargo Fit

Will a Large Dog Crate Fit in an SUV?

Enter your crate size and SUV to see if it fits behind the seats or needs them folded.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Fit summaryFIG. VOLUME

Crate sizes and SUV cargo areas both vary. Enter your crate and vehicle so the answer is yours.

Typical midsize SUV cargo area, seats up or folded

The spaceMeasure your SUV cargo length seats down and the height under the liftgate

What decides itLarge crate about 42 by 28 by 30 in; XL about 48 by 30 by 33 in

What to measureLarge dog crate: about 42 by 28 by 30 in; XL: about 48 by 30 by 33 in

Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.

ReferenceFurniture Dimensions

About 10 seconds · no signup

Verdicts compare all six item orientations against the space using verified building standards. See our methodology

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Confirmed my 65" TV fits in the RAV4 before buying. Would've been stuck at the store.” — Weekend project

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01The crate length, width, and height
02Cargo depth with the seats up, and cargo length with them folded
03Cargo height under the closed liftgate
04Liftgate opening height and width

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Assuming a large crate fits behind the seats when up
⚠Overlooking the cargo height for a tall crate
⚠Measuring the crate without the plastic feet or tray
⚠Forgetting the liftgate opening is smaller than the interior

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Will a 42 inch dog crate fit in an SUV?
In most midsize SUVs, yes with the rear seats folded. A 42 inch large crate is about 30 inches tall, which usually clears the cargo height, and about 42 inches long, which needs the seats down.
01
Can an XL dog crate fit behind the seats?
An extra-large 48 inch crate rarely fits behind the seats up. It needs the full seats-down length and a taller cargo area, so it suits large SUVs and wagons.
02
What size crate fits a compact SUV?
A compact SUV usually takes a medium to large crate up to about 36 to 42 inches long with the seats folded. Measure the cargo height too, since the crate is about 30 inches tall.
03

Related fit checks.

All vehicle fit checks →

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator