Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 33" | 43" | 28" | 30.9 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 70" | 43" | 28" | 59.6 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 41" | 27" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Mazda CX-5?
55" TV (boxed)
Fits with seats folded
65" TV (boxed)
Tight fit with seats folded; angle diagonally
IKEA Flat-Pack (standard)
Most flat-pack boxes fit with seats folded
Stroller + Car Seat
Both fit behind rear seats
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The opening width and height of the trunk or liftgate, not just the total volume, since the opening is what an item has to pass through.
- 02The load-floor length behind the rear seats, then again with the seats folded.
- 03The height available under the roofline or parcel shelf, measured at the lowest point.
- 04Your item at its widest point, including feet, handles, and packaging.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Trusting the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the opening is narrower than the item.
- ⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the opening.
- ⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.
- ⚠Folding only one seat when the long item needs the full flat load floor.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
How much cargo space does a CX-5 have?
The Mazda CX-5 has 30.9 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 59.6 cubic feet with seats folded. Slightly less than the RAV4 and CR-V but adequate for most needs.
01Is the CX-5 good for IKEA runs?
Yes — the 70" cargo length with seats folded handles most IKEA flat-pack boxes. Wider items may be tight at 43" cargo width.
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