Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 34" | 44" | 30" | 37.6 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 73" | 44" | 30" | 69.8 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 42" | 28" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Toyota RAV4?
65" TV (boxed)
Fits with seats folded; load upright or diagonal
75" TV (boxed)
Very tight; may need to angle carefully
Queen Mattress (foam, rolled)
Rolled foam mattress fits in cargo area
IKEA KALLAX 4×4
Flat-pack box fits with seats folded
Large Suitcase (28")
Multiple fit with seats up
Loveseat
Small loveseats (under 54") fit with seats folded and legs removed
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The opening width and height of the trunk or liftgate, not just 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 roofline or parcel shelf, 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.
- ⚠Trusting the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the opening is narrower than the item.
- ⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the opening.
- ⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.
- ⚠Folding only one seat when the long item needs the full flat load floor.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
How much cargo space does a RAV4 have?
The Toyota RAV4 has 37.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 69.8 cubic feet with seats folded. The cargo floor extends from 34" to about 73" with seats down.
01Can I fit a queen mattress in a RAV4?
A rolled foam queen mattress fits in the RAV4 cargo area. A flat queen mattress (60" × 80") is too wide for the 44" cargo width. Spring mattresses require a truck.
02Is the RAV4 good for IKEA runs?
Excellent — most IKEA flat-pack furniture fits with seats folded. The 73" cargo length handles BILLY, KALLAX, MALM, and most PAX boxes. Check individual box dimensions for wide items.
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