In this post, I am going to walk you through the cargo dimensions of the Subaru outback from the wagon model of 2007/2008 to the latest 2020 model. Not just because I want you to know the payload capacity but also because the Outback is Subaru’s best-selling model.
What is Subaru Outback Payload Capacity. The Subaru outback payload capacity is at 32.5 cubic feet with the rear seats up and 75.7 cubic feet with them folded. This is no surprise because the outback is essentially a raised wagon.
The most interesting thing about each outback is that the new one is better than the old one. If you are looking to buy a car that is more spacious in the back seat, more powerful, and has more modern features, then you can possibly find the best pick among the Subaru outback models.
If you closely examine all of Subaru’s models, you will agree with me that they are all about incrementalism.
Understanding the fact that people hate change, Subaru Outback and all its models for each year have had never failed in giving its people what they want.
Let’s get into the Subaru Outback cargo area dimensions
2008 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 73.0 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 67.0 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 43.0 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 42.2 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 30.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 61.7 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 32.1 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | NA |
| Trunk Space (cubic feet) | NA |
2009 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 73.0 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 67.0 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 43.0 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 42.2 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 30.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 61.7 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 32.1 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | NA |
| Trunk Space (cubic feet) | NA |
2010 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | NA |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | NA |
| Trunk Space (cubic feet) | NA |
2011 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) NA |
NA |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 71.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 34.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | NA |
| Trunk Space (cubic feet) | NA |
2012 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | NA |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 71.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 34.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | NA |
| Trunk Space (cubic feet) | NA |
2013 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 70.5 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 41.1 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 44.9 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 42.9 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 29.1 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 71.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 34.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | NA |
| Trunk Space (cubic feet) | NA |
2014 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 70.5 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 41.1 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 44.9 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 42.9 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 29.1 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 71.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 34.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | 34.3 |
2015 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 77.7 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 41.8 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 46.3 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 42.5 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 32.5 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 73.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 35.5 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | 35.5 |
2016 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 77.7 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 41.8 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 46.3 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 42.5 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 32.5 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 73.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 35.5 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | 35.5 |
2017 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 73.0 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 67.0 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 43.0 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 42.2 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 30.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 61.7 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 32.1 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | NA |
| Trunk Space (cubic feet) | NA |
2018 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 77.7 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 41.8 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 46.3 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 42.5 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 32.5 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 73.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 35.5 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | 35.5 |
2019 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 77.7 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 41.8 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 46.3 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 42.5 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 32.5 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) | 73.3 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 35.5 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | 35.5 |
2020 Subaru outback cargo area dimension
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches) | 75 |
|---|---|
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches) | 42 |
| Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches) | NA |
| Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches) | 45.2 |
| Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches) | 43.3 |
| Cargo Bed Height (inches) | 32.1 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet | 75.7 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet) | 32.5 |
| Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet) | 32.5 |
Conclusion
If you take a closer look at the Subaru Outback 2020, you can see that the outside doesn’t look like it has been redesigned. The astonishing beauty is on the inside of the rugged lifted wagon.
We have been able to pick each Subaru outback for each year and have successfully examined their cargo dimensions.
If you enjoy the outdoors, then Outback, among your collection of cars, will be your favorite. Apart from the cargo capacity advantage and all, Outback is a very impressive car with a conscious design.
That is, each Subaru model has designs that specifically influence the safety of the vehicle. A good example is the passenger compartment that provides high-impact protection.
Redesigned Subaru outback also features an advanced airbag system that offers protection from up to eight airbags, and apart from Outback, other Subaru models like Forester and Crosstrek include a rollover sensor.
Above all, Subaru Outback has been rated Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), it is ideal for transporting cargo safely and it a car that will always pop up on any list of best cars for cargo hauling. Big thumbs up to the only vehicle in its segment that is designed with standard All Wheel Drive.