Volkswagen Golf Trunk Dimensions: 14.5 cu ft, 40 x 22 in Opening

Measurements

Volkswagen Golf trunk dimensions.

	Length	Width	Height	Volume
Trunk (seats up)	28"71 cm	42"107 cm	24"61 cm	14.5 cu ft411 L
Rear seats folded	63"160 cm	42"107 cm	24"61 cm	48 cu ft1359 L
Trunk opening	–	40"102 cm	22"56 cm	–

Figures are typical for the current generation and vary slightly by trim and model year. The trunk opening is the limiting dimension for wide or tall items, so measure it before the volume.

What fits

What fits in the Volkswagen Golf trunk?

55" TV (boxed)

Fits with seats folded

Fits

IKEA KALLAX 4×2

Flat-pack fits with seats folded

Fits

Bicycle (wheel off)

Front wheel removed, fits with seats folded

Fits

Large Suitcases

2-3 fit in boot

Fits

Measure smart

What to measure.

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

01The trunk opening width and height, not 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 parcel shelf or roofline, 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.

⚠Reading the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the trunk opening is narrower than the item.
⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the trunk opening.
⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.
⚠Planning around seats-folded length while leaving a passenger seat up.

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

How big is the Volkswagen Golf trunk?
The Volkswagen Golf trunk holds 14.5 cubic feet (about 411 liters). With the rear seats folded, the load length extends to roughly 63 inches (160 cm) for longer items.
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What are the Volkswagen Golf trunk opening dimensions?
The Volkswagen Golf trunk opening is about 40 inches wide and 22 inches tall (102 x 56 cm). The opening, not the total volume, is what decides whether a wide or tall item can get in, so measure it first.
02
How long is the Volkswagen Golf load area with the rear seats folded?
About 63 inches, or 160 cm. Folding the rear seats raises usable volume to 48 cubic feet (about 1359 liters). Measure your longest item against this load length before you load.
03
Does the Volkswagen Golf trunk space change by model year?
Cargo figures vary slightly by generation and trim. A panoramic roof, a full-size spare, or a hybrid battery can each reduce usable volume by a few cubic feet. The figures here are typical for the current generation; check your exact year's spec sheet for a precise number.
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Go deeper

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Volkswagen Golf trunk dimensions.

	Length	Width	Height	Volume
Trunk (seats up)	28"71 cm	42"107 cm	24"61 cm	14.5 cu ft411 L
Rear seats folded	63"160 cm	42"107 cm	24"61 cm	48 cu ft1359 L
Trunk opening	–	40"102 cm	22"56 cm	–

Figures are typical for the current generation and vary slightly by trim and model year. The trunk opening is the limiting dimension for wide or tall items, so measure it before the volume.

What to measure.

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

01The trunk opening width and height, not 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 parcel shelf or roofline, measured at the lowest point.

04Your item at its widest point, including feet, handles, and packaging.

Common mistakes.

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

⚠Reading the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the trunk opening is narrower than the item.

⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the trunk opening.

⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.

⚠Planning around seats-folded length while leaving a passenger seat up.

Questions we keep getting.

How big is the Volkswagen Golf trunk?

The Volkswagen Golf trunk holds 14.5 cubic feet (about 411 liters). With the rear seats folded, the load length extends to roughly 63 inches (160 cm) for longer items.

What are the Volkswagen Golf trunk opening dimensions?

The Volkswagen Golf trunk opening is about 40 inches wide and 22 inches tall (102 x 56 cm). The opening, not the total volume, is what decides whether a wide or tall item can get in, so measure it first.

How long is the Volkswagen Golf load area with the rear seats folded?

About 63 inches, or 160 cm. Folding the rear seats raises usable volume to 48 cubic feet (about 1359 liters). Measure your longest item against this load length before you load.

Does the Volkswagen Golf trunk space change by model year?

Cargo figures vary slightly by generation and trim. A panoramic roof, a full-size spare, or a hybrid battery can each reduce usable volume by a few cubic feet. The figures here are typical for the current generation; check your exact year's spec sheet for a precise number.

Volkswagen Golf Trunk Dimensions