Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 32" | 39" | 35" | 24.4 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 60" | 39" | 35" | 55.1 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 40" | 30" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Honda HR-V?
55" TV (boxed)
Fits flat with seats folded
65" TV (boxed)
67" box loads angled with seats folded; 60" cargo is short for a 65" box
IKEA KALLAX 2×4 (flat-pack)
Box fits with seats folded
Carry-on Suitcase Set
3 fit with seats up (24.4 cu ft)
Small Bookshelf
Under 58" tall fits with seats folded; 35" cargo height limits upright loading
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 Honda HR-V have?
24.4 cu ft behind rear seats and 55.1 cu ft with seats folded. The HR-V’s cargo area is narrow (39") but taller than most subcompacts, which helps with upright items.
01HR-V vs. CR-V cargo?
CR-V has roughly 40% more: 76.5 vs. 55.1 cu ft max, plus 8" more cargo length (72" vs. 60"). HR-V is about parking and MPG; CR-V is the better choice if you ever haul furniture.
02Can I fit a bike in an HR-V?
With the front wheel off and seats folded, most road and hybrid bikes fit. Mountain bikes with wide bars need the bar twisted parallel. Two bikes is tight; one fits easily.
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