Measurements
Subaru Outback cargo space dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All seats upright (behind 2nd row) | 35"89 cm | 44"112 cm | 30"76 cm | 32.5 cu ft920 L |
| 2nd row folded | 75"191 cm | 44"112 cm | 30"76 cm | 75.7 cu ft2144 L |
| Liftgate opening | – | 43"109 cm | 29"74 cm | – |
Figures are typical for the current generation and vary slightly by trim and model year. The liftgate opening is the limiting dimension for wide or tall items, so measure it before the volume.
What fits
What fits in the Subaru Outback cargo area?
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The liftgate opening width and height, not the total volume, since the opening is what an item has to pass through.
- 02The load-floor length behind the rear seats, then again with the seats folded.
- 03The height available under the parcel shelf or roofline, measured at the lowest point.
- 04Your item at its widest point, including feet, handles, and packaging.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Reading the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the liftgate opening is narrower than the item.
- ⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the liftgate opening.
- ⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.
- ⚠Planning around seats-folded length while leaving a passenger seat up.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
What is the cargo space of a Subaru Outback?
The Subaru Outback has 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats upright and 75.7 cubic feet (about 2144 liters) with the 2nd row folded. That load floor is roughly 75 inches (191 cm) long.
01What are the Subaru Outback liftgate opening dimensions?
The Subaru Outback liftgate opening is about 43 inches wide and 29 inches tall (109 x 74 cm). The opening, not the total volume, is what decides whether a wide or tall item can get in, so measure it first.
02How long is the Subaru Outback load area with the 2nd row folded?
About 75 inches, or 191 cm. The usable volume with the 2nd row folded is 75.7 cubic feet (about 2144 liters). Measure your longest item against this load length before you load.
03Does the Subaru Outback cargo space change by model year?
Cargo figures vary slightly by generation and trim. A panoramic roof, a full-size spare, or a hybrid battery can each reduce usable volume by a few cubic feet. The figures here are typical for the current generation; check your exact year's spec sheet for a precise number.
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