Quick answer
It gives 100% of its interior to luggage, more than most cars give.
What actually fits in a RX
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 5 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 16 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 25 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 5 | full set, about 5 cu ft |
| Folded stroller | Fits | about 6 cu ft |
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA cargo volume
Cars with the same room
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Subaru RX | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | -1 cu ft | 5 | 2006 | |
| Volkswagen Jetta Wagon | +2 cu ft | 5 | 2005 | |
| BMW X6 | -6 cu ft | 4 | 2008 | |
| Saturn SW | -7 cu ft | 4 | 2001 | |
| Hyundai Tucson | -9 cu ft | 4 | 2009 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE EPA interior volume + ForCar
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Subaru RX have?
32 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2003 model.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the RX?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Hyundai Santa Fe (31 cu ft), Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (34 cu ft) and BMW X6 (26 cu ft), against 32 cu ft for the RX.
Cargo and passenger volumes from EPA interior-volume records, measured 2003 for the Subaru RX, seats up. Luggage capacity computed by ForCar at 80% usable volume against airline-standard case sizes (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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