Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 33" | 45" | 31" | 28.9 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 71" | 45" | 31" | 74.2 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 43" | 30" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Subaru Forester?
65" TV (boxed)
Fits with seats folded
Large Dog Crate (42")
Fits behind rear seats
IKEA BILLY Flat-Pack
Fits with seats folded
Camping Gear (4-person)
Tent, bags, cooler, chairs fit with seats up
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 Forester have?
The Subaru Forester has 28.9 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 74.2 cubic feet with seats folded. The tall cargo area (31" height) is great for boxy items.
01Forester vs. Outback cargo?
The Forester has slightly less max cargo (74.2 vs. 75.7 cu ft) but a taller cargo area. The Outback's longer cargo floor (75" vs. 71") is better for long items. Both are excellent for hauling.
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