How much cargo space does a sedan have?

A typical mid-size sedan trunk holds 14–16 cubic feet (roughly 42" L × 44" W × 20" H). With rear seats folded, total cargo length extends to 60–72" through the pass-through opening, but the opening is only 20–24" tall. Compact sedans are slightly smaller; full-size sedans (Avalon, Maxima) offer up to 16–18 cubic feet.

Can I fold the rear seats in a sedan?

Most modern sedans have 60/40 split-fold rear seats that create a pass-through from the trunk to the cabin. This extends usable length from ~42" to 60–72". Some older or base-model sedans have fixed rear seats with no fold-through. Check your owner's manual for the fold mechanism.

What is the largest item that fits in a sedan?

With seats folded, most sedans handle items up to 72" long × 24" tall × 44" wide. Flat items (lumber, shelving boards, flat-pack furniture) work best because the pass-through height is the main constraint. For anything taller than 24", you need an SUV, minivan, or pickup truck.

Is a sedan or SUV better for hauling items?

SUVs offer 2–3 times the cargo volume, with cargo heights of 30–40" vs. a sedan's 20" trunk height. For small, flat items (TV boxes, flat-pack furniture, suitcases), a sedan works fine. For anything bulky or tall, an SUV is significantly better. Sedans do handle long, narrow items well through the fold-through pass-through.

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Key Measurement

Item length vs. fold-through length (60–72"), and item height vs. pass-through height (20–24")

Standard Dimensions

Item: Varies — measure your specific item

Space: Sedan trunk: ~42" L × 44" W × 20" H. Seats folded pass-through: ~72" L × 44" W × 20–24" H

Actual clear openings are usually 1–2″ smaller than the labeled size.

Your exact dimensions probably aren't "standard." Small measurement errors cause big problems — 1 inch can be the difference between fitting and getting stuck.

Related Resources

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Verdicts are calculated by comparing all 6 item orientations against the space dimensions using verified building code standards. See our methodology

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What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Trunk opening restriction — the trunk lid opening is almost always narrower (35–40") and shorter than the interior volume, so measure the opening first
02Back seat pass-through option — folding the rear seats creates a trunk-to-cabin opening that extends usable length from ~42" to 60–72"
03Sedan cargo volume limits — at 14–16 cubic feet with only 20" of trunk height, sedans handle flat items well but struggle with anything boxy or tall
04Trunk lip height — the raised lip at the trunk opening (2–4") can block flat items from sliding in cleanly; measure the opening height at the lowest point

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Not folding the rear seats — the pass-through nearly doubles usable cargo length from ~42" to 60–72", and most people overlook this option
⚠Measuring the trunk interior without checking the trunk opening — the lid restricts access to a much smaller opening than the interior space suggests
⚠Forgetting the pass-through height is only 20–24" — long items may fit lengthwise but cannot pass through the fold-down opening if they're taller than 24"
⚠Not trying rear door loading — some items (especially wide, flat pieces) fit better slid through the cabin rear door than squeezed through the trunk opening

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

How much cargo space does a sedan have?
A typical mid-size sedan trunk holds 14–16 cubic feet (roughly 42" L × 44" W × 20" H). With rear seats folded, total cargo length extends to 60–72" through the pass-through opening, but the opening is only 20–24" tall. Compact sedans are slightly smaller; full-size sedans (Avalon, Maxima) offer up to 16–18 cubic feet.
01
Can I fold the rear seats in a sedan?
Most modern sedans have 60/40 split-fold rear seats that create a pass-through from the trunk to the cabin. This extends usable length from ~42" to 60–72". Some older or base-model sedans have fixed rear seats with no fold-through. Check your owner's manual for the fold mechanism.
02
What is the largest item that fits in a sedan?
With seats folded, most sedans handle items up to 72" long × 24" tall × 44" wide. Flat items (lumber, shelving boards, flat-pack furniture) work best because the pass-through height is the main constraint. For anything taller than 24", you need an SUV, minivan, or pickup truck.
03
Is a sedan or SUV better for hauling items?
SUVs offer 2–3 times the cargo volume, with cargo heights of 30–40" vs. a sedan's 20" trunk height. For small, flat items (TV boxes, flat-pack furniture, suitcases), a sedan works fine. For anything bulky or tall, an SUV is significantly better. Sedans do handle long, narrow items well through the fold-through pass-through.
04

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ItemFits

About Blog FAQ Features Pricing Work with us

Home / Vehicle & Cargo Fit

Will It Fit in a Sedan?

Enter your item dimensions and sedan trunk measurements — the app checks trunk space, seats-folded length, and diagonal loading options.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

Scan items/space

Language: English

Voice input

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Item length vs. fold-through length (60–72"), and item height vs. pass-through height (20–24")

Standard Dimensions

Item: Varies — measure your specific item

Space: Sedan trunk: ~42" L × 44" W × 20" H. Seats folded pass-through: ~72" L × 44" W × 20–24" H

Actual clear openings are usually 1–2″ smaller than the labeled size.

Your exact dimensions probably aren't "standard." Small measurement errors cause big problems — 1 inch can be the difference between fitting and getting stuck.

Related Resources

Vehicle Guide Vehicle Cargo Dimensions

Verdicts are calculated by comparing all 6 item orientations against the space dimensions using verified building code standards. See our methodology

Takes 10 seconds · No signup needed

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Confirmed my 65" TV fits in the RAV4 before buying. Would've been stuck at the store.” — Weekend project

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Trunk opening restriction — the trunk lid opening is almost always narrower (35–40") and shorter than the interior volume, so measure the opening first
02Back seat pass-through option — folding the rear seats creates a trunk-to-cabin opening that extends usable length from ~42" to 60–72"
03Sedan cargo volume limits — at 14–16 cubic feet with only 20" of trunk height, sedans handle flat items well but struggle with anything boxy or tall
04Trunk lip height — the raised lip at the trunk opening (2–4") can block flat items from sliding in cleanly; measure the opening height at the lowest point

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Not folding the rear seats — the pass-through nearly doubles usable cargo length from ~42" to 60–72", and most people overlook this option
⚠Measuring the trunk interior without checking the trunk opening — the lid restricts access to a much smaller opening than the interior space suggests
⚠Forgetting the pass-through height is only 20–24" — long items may fit lengthwise but cannot pass through the fold-down opening if they're taller than 24"
⚠Not trying rear door loading — some items (especially wide, flat pieces) fit better slid through the cabin rear door than squeezed through the trunk opening

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

How much cargo space does a sedan have?
A typical mid-size sedan trunk holds 14–16 cubic feet (roughly 42" L × 44" W × 20" H). With rear seats folded, total cargo length extends to 60–72" through the pass-through opening, but the opening is only 20–24" tall. Compact sedans are slightly smaller; full-size sedans (Avalon, Maxima) offer up to 16–18 cubic feet.
01
Can I fold the rear seats in a sedan?
Most modern sedans have 60/40 split-fold rear seats that create a pass-through from the trunk to the cabin. This extends usable length from ~42" to 60–72". Some older or base-model sedans have fixed rear seats with no fold-through. Check your owner's manual for the fold mechanism.
02
What is the largest item that fits in a sedan?
With seats folded, most sedans handle items up to 72" long × 24" tall × 44" wide. Flat items (lumber, shelving boards, flat-pack furniture) work best because the pass-through height is the main constraint. For anything taller than 24", you need an SUV, minivan, or pickup truck.
03
Is a sedan or SUV better for hauling items?
SUVs offer 2–3 times the cargo volume, with cargo heights of 30–40" vs. a sedan's 20" trunk height. For small, flat items (TV boxes, flat-pack furniture, suitcases), a sedan works fine. For anything bulky or tall, an SUV is significantly better. Sedans do handle long, narrow items well through the fold-through pass-through.
04

Related guides

Related item guides & reading.

Related fit checks.

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator