Toyota Highlander Cargo Space Dimensions: 16 to 84.3 cu ft

Measurements

Toyota Highlander cargo space dimensions.

	Length	Width	Height	Volume
Behind rear seats	18"46 cm	45"114 cm	30"76 cm	16 cu ft453 L
Rear seats folded	83"211 cm	45"114 cm	30"76 cm	84.3 cu ft2387 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 Toyota Highlander cargo area?

75" TV (boxed)

Fits with 2nd and 3rd row seats folded

Fits

Queen Mattress

Fits flat with all seats folded; width is tight at 45"

Tight fit

Couch

Most couches fit with all seats folded

Fits

IKEA PAX Wardrobe (flat-pack)

Fits with 2nd row folded

Fits

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 Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander has 16 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 84.3 cubic feet (about 2387 liters) with the rear seats folded. The folded load floor is roughly 83 inches (211 cm) long.
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What are the Toyota Highlander liftgate opening dimensions?
The Toyota Highlander 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.
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How long is the Toyota Highlander load area with the rear seats folded?
About 83 inches, or 211 cm. Folding the rear seats raises usable volume to 84.3 cubic feet (about 2387 liters). Measure your longest item against this load length before you load.
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Does the Toyota Highlander 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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Go deeper

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Toyota Highlander cargo space dimensions.

	Length	Width	Height	Volume
Behind rear seats	18"46 cm	45"114 cm	30"76 cm	16 cu ft453 L
Rear seats folded	83"211 cm	45"114 cm	30"76 cm	84.3 cu ft2387 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 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.

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.

Questions we keep getting.

What is the cargo space of a Toyota Highlander?

The Toyota Highlander has 16 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 84.3 cubic feet (about 2387 liters) with the rear seats folded. The folded load floor is roughly 83 inches (211 cm) long.

What are the Toyota Highlander liftgate opening dimensions?

The Toyota Highlander 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.

How long is the Toyota Highlander load area with the rear seats folded?

About 83 inches, or 211 cm. Folding the rear seats raises usable volume to 84.3 cubic feet (about 2387 liters). Measure your longest item against this load length before you load.

Does the Toyota Highlander 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.

Toyota Highlander Cargo Space Dimensions