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How big is the interior of a Subaru Crosstrek?

The Crosstrek offers a roomy five-seat cabin with about 100 cubic feet of passenger space and practical cargo capacity: roughly 20.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats, expanding to about 55.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Exact figures can vary slightly by model year and trim.


Interior space at a glance


A sense of how the Crosstrek uses its footprint helps when choosing a model year or trim. The cabin emphasizes upright seating, good visibility, and flexible storage for everyday use and weekend gear.


Passenger space metrics


These figures refer to typical five-seat configurations and reflect common Subaru specifications and automotive reviews for recent Crosstrek models.



  • Passenger volume: about 100.0 cubic feet

  • Front headroom: about 39.3 inches

  • Rear headroom: about 38.0 inches

  • Front legroom: about 41.3 inches

  • Rear legroom: about 36.5 inches

  • Front shoulder room: about 55.0 inches

  • Rear shoulder room: about 54.3 inches


These measurements indicate a comfortable space for typical adult passengers in both rows, with the front row offering a bit more room for long trips.


Cargo space and versatility


Storage capacity scales up when you fold the rear seats, and the Crosstrek’s rear opening is designed to handle a mix of daily groceries and weekend gear.



  • Behind rear seats (cargo with seats up): about 20.8 cubic feet

  • With rear seats folded: about 55.3 cubic feet


For most users, the baseline cargo area fits a couple of suitcases and daily groceries, while folding the rear seats unlocks sizeable flexibility for larger items.


Model-year notes and design choices


Interior dimensions have remained consistent across recent Crosstrek generations, with minor variations that can occur due to trim differences, optional panoramic sunroofs, or cargo configurations. The numbers above reflect the common five-seat layout found in 2020–2025 Crosstrek models and are intended as a benchmark for comparison with rivals in its class.


Summary


The Subaru Crosstrek provides a practical, five-seat cabin with about 100.0 cubic feet of passenger space and solid cargo versatility: roughly 20.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and up to 55.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Front seating offers around 39.3 inches of headroom and 41.3 inches of legroom, while rear seating provides about 38.0 inches of headroom and 36.5 inches of legroom, with ample shoulder room in both rows. These measurements provide a reliable baseline for everyday use, grocery trips, and weekend getaways, though exact figures can vary slightly by year and trim.

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