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?
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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