Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 28" | 42" | 24" | 14.5 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 63" | 42" | 24" | 48 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 40" | 22" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Volkswagen Golf?
55" TV (boxed)
Fits with seats folded
IKEA KALLAX 4×2
Flat-pack fits with seats folded
Bicycle (wheel off)
Front wheel removed, fits with seats folded
Large Suitcases
2-3 fit in boot
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 big is the Golf boot?
The Volkswagen Golf has about 380 litres (14.5 cu ft) of boot space with seats up and about 1,270 litres (48 cu ft) with rear seats folded. The usable length extends to about 63" with seats down.
01Golf vs. Corsa boot space?
The Golf has significantly more boot space (380 vs. 309 litres seats up). The wider and taller boot opening also makes loading easier for bulky items.
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