Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 30" | 42" | 20" | 15 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 64" | 42" | 20" | 43 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 38" | 20" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Tesla Model 3?
Computed fit tables
See the full computed table for this vehicle.
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 trunk space does a Model 3 have?
The Tesla Model 3 has about 15 cubic feet of trunk space with seats up and 43 cubic feet with rear seats folded. There's also a 3.1 cubic foot frunk. The trunk opening is narrower than the Model Y's hatch.
01Model 3 vs. Model Y cargo space?
The Model Y has nearly double the seats-folded cargo (76 vs. 43 cu ft) and a much larger hatch opening. The Model 3's sedan-style trunk limits the size of items you can load. For furniture moves, the Model Y is significantly better.
02Can long items fit through the Model 3 pass-through?
Yes — with rear seats folded, items up to 64" long can fit through the pass-through from trunk to cabin. This works for skis, lumber, and flat-pack furniture boxes.
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