How much room is in the back of a Subaru Forester?
The back of the Subaru Forester typically offers about 29 to 31 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, and around 76 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. Exact figures depend on model year, trim, and how the rear seats are configured.
Cargo space behind the rear seats
Below is a breakdown of how much room you get when the second row is in use. This space varies by generation, trim, and whether Subaru’s optional features affect the floor height or seat configuration.
- Current-generation Forester (typical range): approximately 28.9 to 31.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats with the 60/40 split rear seats upright, depending on trim and floor configuration.
For everyday use, this space handles several suitcases, grocery runs, and day-to-day gear. If you regularly haul tall items, note that the cargo floor height and the wheel wells can influence how easily items fit without stacking.
Maximum cargo space with rear seats folded
When you fold the second-row seats flat, the Forester expands dramatically to accommodate larger loads. The official figure commonly cited is roughly 76 cubic feet of total cargo volume, with slight variations by year and trim.
- Maximum cargo volume with rear seats folded: about 76.0 to 76.1 cubic feet (roughly 2.15 cubic meters).
Keep in mind that the exact maximum can shift a bit based on model-year changes, presence of a floor substructure, and whether you fold both sections of the 60/40 rear seat. Some trims also offer a lower floor in certain configurations to help with loading tall objects.
Practical loading considerations
Real-world loading depends on floor height, the presence of a spare tire or repair kit, and the cargo cover in use. Subaru’s newer Forester generations tend to feature a flatter load floor when seats are folded, which improves ease of loading and stacking for irregular items.
Summary
In sum, the Subaru Forester provides solid cargo space for its class: about 29–31 cubic feet behind the rear seats and around 76 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Space can vary slightly by model year and trim, but the configuration provides flexible options for everyday groceries, sports gear, and larger items when needed.
