Which SUVs, Minivans and Sedans Have the Most Cargo Space?
Cars.com’s editors have made passing references in car reviews and elsewhere that we’d begun our own effort to measure vehicle cargo spaces. Now we’ve methodically recorded enough of them to begin sharing the results en masse. We’re far from filling out every vehicle class, but we have enough to highlight a few that we’ll call the best until something else unseats them.
Related: How Cars.com Measures Cargo Space
We give far more details in the article linked above, but we’ll emphasize that we undertook this program because we’ve found ordinary cargo specifications to be inconsistent at best and suspect at worst. To be clear, these numbers, even when they appear on third-party resources like Cars.com, are almost without exception manufacturer-supplied. The automotive industry relies heavily on self-reporting and self-certification, on everything from safety and efficiency assurances to specs like these — based on guidelines from the federal government and standardizing bodies like SAE International. Varying interpretations alone are enough to inject error in the results, even if you trust that the individuals who work for one automaker can be unfailingly objective.
By all means, use the specs found elsewhere on our site, or on manufacturer or dealer sites. But you might also want to check out independent results from Cars.com editors, who ensure consistency not only from brand to brand, but between enclosed trunks and the open compartments in hatchbacks and SUVs — a puzzling fault in the SAE standard that uses different methodologies for trunks and hatches, yielding results that can’t be compared reliably.
Quick Tips for Using the Specifications Below
Don’t compare Cars.com and manufacturer specs. We believe Cars.com’s volume measurements compare consistently across sedans, coupes, SUVs and anything else with a liftgate, and we think they represent how normal people use their vehicles. But comparing them to manufacturer-supplied specs isn’t meaningful.
Trunks run high, hatches low. The manufacturer standard greatly underestimates trunk volume, so Cars.com’s numbers are consistently higher. Conversely, our numbers for anything with a liftgate will seem low compared to what automakers publicize because we measure to the top of the rear seatback (this maintains rear visibility and helps prevent cargo from becoming projectiles in a crash). A large item that extends above this plane certainly occupies more space. Many trunks achieve similar ends with a folding backseat.
There’s no “maximum” cargo volume. We don’t provide a “maximum” cargo volume, often cited as space behind the first row that includes volume when the second row or backseat of any hatchback, SUV or van is folded flat. This is simply because we haven’t developed a method we believe is reliable and consistent enough to account for the complex shapes involved (but we haven’t given up). In the meantime, if you rely on manufacturer-supplied maximum figures, remember that they can be compared only to other manufacturer specs, not the numbers below.
Volume may vary by trim level. We list the model year and trim level tested below. We believe all 2020 results shown here are accurate for the 2021 model year. Different trim levels can result in volume differences due to equipment like spare tires, audio equipment and adjustable floors.
Other areas are broken out. A handful of models have major additional storage areas. Vehicles without engines under the hood, for example, sometimes provide a front trunk (or “frunk”) in that area. And some models, like Chrysler’s minivans, furnish underfloor compartments in the passenger area. We measure those spaces, too, but rather than combining them into any volumes from the traditional cargo area cited, we’ve appended the results with a separate volume spec and footnote.
Small SUVs
Make, Model | Model Year, Trim Level Tested* | Space Behind Backseat (Cubic Feet) | Space Behind Third Row (Cubic Feet) |
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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2022 Limited | 21.7 | |
Kia Sportage Hybrid | 2023 EX | 21.7 | |
Hyundai Tucson | 2022 Limited | 21.5 | |
Honda CR-V | 2021 Touring | 21.5 | |
Honda CR-V | 2023 Touring hybrid | 21.4 | |
Tesla Model Y | 2021 Long Range | 20.9+2.9† | |
Tesla Model Y | 2021 Long Range | 20.8+2.9† | 9.9 (lid in flat position) |
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 2022 Limited | 20.7 | |
Infiniti QX55 | 2022 Sensory | 20.6 | |
Volkswagen Tiguan | 2022 SEL R-Line | 20.3 | |
Honda CR-V Hybrid | 2021 Touring | 19.6 | |
Nissan Rogue | 2021 Platinum | 19.3 | |
Toyota bZ4X | 2023 XLE | 19.2 | |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2022 Limited | 19.1 | |
Cadillac Lyriq | 2024 Sport 3 AWD | 19.0 | |
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe | 2020 AMG GLC43 | 18.9 | |
Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021 1st Edition | 18.9 | |
Toyota RAV4 Prime | 2021 SE | 18.7 | |
BMW X2 | 2024 M35i | 18.5 | |
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid | 2022 Limited | 18.5 | |
Acura RDX | 2022 2.0T Advance Package with A-Spec | 18.3 | |
Lexus NX | 2022 350 | 18.3 | |
Subaru Forester | 2021 Sport | 18.2 | |
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited | 2022 Rubicon 392 | 18.2 | |
Mazda CX-50 | 2023 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | 18.1 | |
Mazda CX-5 | 2021 Signature | 17.9 | |
Kia EV6 | 2022 GT-Line | 17.7 | |
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe plug-in hybrid | 2021 4xe | 17.7 | |
Volvo XC40 Recharge | 2021 Recharged P8 | 17.7 | |
Volkswagen Taos | 2023 SE | 17.5 | |
Kia Seltos | 2024 SX Turbo | 17.4 | |
Lexus NX 450h Plus | 2022 F Sport | 17.3 | |
Nissan Rogue | 2021 SV | 17.1 | |
Mini Countryman All4 | 2025 John Cooper Works | 16.8 | |
Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid | 2021 Recharge T8 Inscription | 16.8 | |
Subaru Forester | 2025 Sport | 16.5 | |
Mercedes-EQ EQB | 2023 EQB300 | 16.4 | |
Nissan Ariya | 2023 e4orce Platinum+ | 16.4 | |
Kia Seltos | 2021 SX | 16.3 | |
Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2023 Competizione | 16.2 | |
Genesis GV70 | 2022 Sport Prestige | 16.2 | |
Jeep Compass | 2022 Limited | 16.0 | |
Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2021 Premium | 15.9+2.0† | |
Lexus NX | 2021 300h Luxury | 15.9 | |
Toyota Venza | 2021 XLE | 15.2 | |
Volkswagen Taos | 2022 SE | 15.2 | |
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | 2023 S | 14.9 | |
Hyundai Kona | 2024 Limited | 14.6 | |
Toyota Corolla Cross | 2022 XLE | 14.2 | |
Buick Envision | 2021 Essence | 14.1 | |
Lincoln Corsair | 2021 Reserve | 14.1 | |
Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 Badlands | 13.9 | |
Mazda CX-30 | 2020 Premium | 13.7 | |
Chevrolet Trax | 2024 Activ | 13.6 | |
Mercedes-Benz GLA | 2021 GLA250 | 13.5 | |
Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2021 RS | 13.5 | |
Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 2022 Premier | 13.3 | |
Subaru Crosstrek | 2021 Limited | 13.0 | |
Subaru Crosstrek | 2024 Premium | 12.7 | |
Alfa Romeo Tonale | 2024 Ti | 11.2 | |
Hyundai Kona | 2022 Limited | 10.9 | |
Lexus UX | 2020 250h hybrid | 9.1 |
†Volume measured in front trunks
Mid-Size 2-Row SUVs
Make, Model | Model Year, Trim Level Tested* | Space Behind Backseat (Cubic Feet) |
---|---|---|
Hyundai Santa Fe | 2021 Calligraphy | 25.3 |
Genesis GV80 two-row | 2021 Prestige | 23.5 |
Toyota Land Cruiser | 2024 1958 | 22.5 |
Ford Bronco | 2022 Raptor | 22.3 |
Kia Sportage | 2023 X-Pro Prestige | 21.9 |
Mercedes-EQ EQS SUV | 2023 EQS450+ | 21.7 |
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2021 SEL Premium | 20.7 |
Honda Passport | 2022 TrailSport | 20.6 |
BMW iX | 2023 M60 | 20.3 |
Cadillac XT5 | 2022 Premium Luxury | 20.3 |
Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2022 Summit Reserve | 20.3 |
Audi SQ8 | 2020 Prestige | 20.2 |
Subaru Outback | 2022 Wilderness Edition | 19.6 |
BMW X5 | 2024 M60i | 19.3 |
Mid-Size 3-Row SUVs
Make, Model | Model Year, Trim Level Tested* | Space Behind Second Row (Cubic Feet) | Space Behind Third Row (Cubic Feet) |
---|---|---|---|
Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 SEL Premium | 29.9 | 14.0 |
Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 SEL 2.0T | 29.8 | 14.5 |
Volkswagen Atlas | 2024 SEL Premium R-Line AWD | 28.5 | 13.3 |
Hyundai Palisade | 2020 Limited | 26.2 | 11.2 |
Rivian R1S | 2024 Performance Dual Max | 25.7+6.0† | 12.6 |
Infiniti QX60 | 2022 Autograph | 25.5 | 9.9 |
Hyundai Palisade | 2024 Calligraphy Night Edition AWD | 24.9 | 11.2 |
Kia Telluride | 2024 SX-Prestige X-Line AWD | 24.4 | 12.3 |
Nissan Pathfinder | 2022 Platinum | 24.1 | 8.4 |
Toyota Highlander | 2021 XSE | 24.0 | 8.6 |
Mazda CX-9 | 2021 Signature | 23.7 | 9.8 |
Acura MDX | 2022 Advance | 23.6 | 11.1 |
Subaru Ascent | 2022 Onyx Edition | 23.6 | 10.3 |
Kia EV9 | 2024 Land | 23.4+0.7† | 10.4 |
Mazda CX-90 | 2024 Turbo Premium Plus | 23.1 | 8.4 |
Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Reserve | 23.1 | 10.5 |
Lexus GX | 2024 GX 550 Premium | 23.0 | 4.8 |
Honda Pilot | 2023 TrailSport | 23.0 | 11.5 |
Nissan Pathfinder | 2024 Platinum AWD | 23.0 | 9.1 |
Subaru Ascent | 2024 Touring AWD | 22.5 | 9.6 |
Honda Pilot | 2023 Elite AWD | 22.1 | 11.0 |
Kia Sorento | 2021 SX Prestige | 22.1 | 6.6 |
Genesis GV80 three-row | 2021 Advanced + | 22.1 | 6.8 |
Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 2021 Summit Reserve | 22.0 | 10.9 |
Dodge Durango | 2021 SRT 392 | 21.8 | 9.4 |
Hyundai Santa Fe | 2024 Calligraphy | 20.9 | 7.2 |
Mitsubishi Outlander | 2022 SEL | 19.2 | 6.9 |
Land Rover Discovery | 2021 R Dynamic S | 18.7 | 4.6 |
Lexus GX 460 | 2022 Black Line | 18.5 | 3.2 |
†Volume measured in front trunks
Full-Size SUVs
Make, Model | Model Year, Trim Level Tested* | Space Behind Backseat/Second Row (Cubic Feet) | Space Behind Third Row (Cubic Feet) |
---|---|---|---|
Chevrolet Suburban | 2021 High Country | 41.8 | 23.0 |
Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2022 Series III | 38.9 | 17.2 |
Jeep Wagoneer | 2022 Series III | 36.6 | 16.4 |
Cadillac Escalade | 2021 Platinum | 30.9 | 13.2 |
Toyota Land Cruiser two-row | 2021 Heritage Edition | 30.5 | N/A |
GMC Yukon | 2021 AT4 | 30.3 | 12.9 |
Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 Z71 | 30.3 | 12.8 |
Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid | 2024 Limited | 26.0 | 14.5 |
Nissan Armada | 2021 SL | 24.0 | 10.4 |
Toyota Sequoia | 2023 Platinum | 22.0 | 10.7 |
GMC Hummer EV SUV | 2024 3X | 20.2 | N/A |
Minivans
Make, Model | Model Year, Trim Level Tested* | Space Behind Second Row (Cubic Feet) | Space Behind Third Row (Cubic Feet) |
---|---|---|---|
Kia Carnival | 2022 SX | 45.5 | 23.0 |
Toyota Sienna | 2021 XSE with Super Long Slide seats midway back | 44.6 | 21.7 |
Chrysler Pacifica | 2021 Limited | 41.6+3.2†† | 17.6+3.2†† |
Honda Odyssey | 2021 Elite | 41.6 | 21.1 |
Toyota Sienna | 2021 XSE with Super Long Slide seats fully back | 32.6 | 21.7 |
††Volume measured in underfloor Stow ‘n Go compartments
Small Cars
Make, Model | Model Year, Trim Level Tested* | Space Behind Backseat (Cubic Feet) |
---|---|---|
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 2024 Limited | 20.0 |
Toyota Corolla sedan | 2020 XSE | 19.1 |
Hyundai Elantra sedan | 2021 SEL Premium | 19.0 |
Honda Civic sedan | 2020 Touring | 18.8 |
Nissan Sentra | 2020 SV | 18.8 |
Toyota Corolla Hybrid | 2024 SE AWD | 18.7 |
Honda Civic sedan | 2022 Touring | 18.1 |
Ford Mustang coupe | 2021 Mach 1 Premium | 17.0 |
Nissan Kicks | 2021 SR | 16.9 |
Honda Civic hatchback | 2022 Sport Touring | 16.5 |
Acura Integra | 2024 Type S | 15.5 |
Kia Niro EV | 2023 Wave | 15.0+0.5† |
Lexus RC coupe | 2021 350 F Sport | 15.0 |
Kia Niro | 2023 SX | 15.0 |
Cadillac CT4 | 2020 CT4-V | 13.7 |
Audi RS 3 | 2022 2.5L | 13.4 |
Genesis G70 | 2022 3.3T Sport Prestige | 13.4 |
Subaru Impreza | 2024 RS 2.5-liter | 13.3 |
Mazda3 hatchback | 2021 Premium | 13.1 |
Toyota Prius | 2021 XLE | 13.1 |
Audi A3 | 2022 Premium Plus | 12.8 |
Toyota Prius | 2023 Limited | 10.8 |
Fiat 500e | 2024 Inspired by Beauty | 8.0 |
†Volume measured in front trunks
Mid-Size Cars
Make, Model | Model Year, Trim Level Tested* | Space Behind Backseat (Cubic Feet) |
---|---|---|
Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon | 2022 E450 All-Terrain | 21.1 |
Tesla Model S | 2022 Plaid | 20.9 |
Honda Accord Hybrid | 2023 Sport-L | 20.8 |
Kia K5 | 2021 EX | 20.3 |
Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2023 XLE | 20.0 |
Honda Accord Hybrid | 2021 Touring | 19.9 |
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2024 Limited | 19.8 |
Hyundai Sonata | 2021 Limited | 19.8 |
Toyota Camry | 2021 TRD | 19.4 |
Volvo V90 Cross Country | 2022 B6 | 18.9 |
Volkswagen Passat | 2021 R-Line | 18.5 |
Mazda6 | 2021 Signature | 18.4 |
BMW 5 Series | 2021 540i Premium M Sport | 17.9 |
Genesis G80 | 2021 Prestige 3.5T | 16.1 |
Kia Stinger | 2022 GT-Line 2.5T | 15.1 |
Cadillac CT5 | 2020 Premium Luxury | 13.3 |
Mercedes-EQ EQE | 2023 EQE350 | 13.1 |
Genesis Electrified G80 | 2023 | 12.9 |
Karma GS-6 | 2021 Luxury | 7.4 |
Full-Size Cars
Make, Model | Model Year, Trim Level Tested* | Space Behind Backseat (Cubic Feet) |
---|---|---|
Lucid Air | 2023 Touring AWD | 18.2+5.6† |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan | 2021 S580 | 17.4 |
BMW 8 Series | 2023 840i Gran Coupe xDrive | 14.0 |
†Volume measured in front trunks
*Though some tested vehicles were earlier models, we believe all 2020 results shown are accurate for the 2021 model year. Different trim levels can result in volume differences due to equipment like spare tires, audio equipment and adjustable floors.
Editor’s note: This story was updated Oct. 16, 2024.
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