Quick answer
How much cargo space does a car have?
A midsize sedan trunk holds about 15 cu ft (0.42 m³), a compact SUV offers 30–40 cu ft (0.85–1.13 m³) behind the second row and 65–75 cu ft (1.8–2.1 m³) with the seats folded, and a cargo van clears 200+ cu ft (5.7+ m³). Load length matters more than volume for furniture — check whether your item fits a specific vehicle below.
By body style
Sedans.
Sedan
Standard 4-door sedan with separate trunk · e.g. Toyota Camry, Honda Accord
41″ (1041 mm) W
18″ (457 mm) H
41″ (1041 mm) W
18″ (457 mm) H
18″ (445 mm) H
Mid-Size Sedan
Mid-size 4-door sedan with moderate trunk · e.g. Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5
40″ (1020 mm) W
17″ (440 mm) H
40″ (1020 mm) W
17″ (440 mm) H
17″ (435 mm) H
Full-Size Sedan
Large 4-door sedan with spacious trunk · e.g. Toyota Avalon, Chevy Impala
41″ (1041 mm) W
17″ (432 mm) H
41″ (1041 mm) W
17″ (432 mm) H
17″ (432 mm) H
Luxury Sedan
Premium sedan with refined interior · e.g. BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class
42″ (1060 mm) W
18″ (445 mm) H
42″ (1060 mm) W
18″ (445 mm) H
17″ (440 mm) H
By body style
compact.
Compact Car
Compact 4-door car with smaller trunk · e.g. Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla
38″ (970 mm) W
17″ (420 mm) H
38″ (970 mm) W
17″ (420 mm) H
16″ (415 mm) H
By body style
subcompact.
Subcompact
Small economy car with limited cargo · e.g. Nissan Versa, Kia Rio
36″ (920 mm) W
16″ (400 mm) H
36″ (920 mm) W
16″ (400 mm) H
16″ (395 mm) H
By body style
micro.
Microcar
Ultra-compact city car with minimal cargo · e.g. Smart ForTwo, Fiat 500
30″ (750 mm) W
14″ (350 mm) H
14″ (350 mm) H
By body style
Coupes.
Coupe
2-door coupe with limited rear access · e.g. Dodge Challenger, BMW 4 Series
40″ (1010 mm) W
17″ (420 mm) H
40″ (1010 mm) W
17″ (420 mm) H
16″ (415 mm) H
By body style
convertible.
Convertible
Open-top car with reduced trunk space · e.g. Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible
36″ (920 mm) W
13″ (320 mm) H
13″ (320 mm) H
By body style
sports.
Sports Car
Performance car with minimal cargo space · e.g. Mazda MX-5 Miata, Chevrolet Corvette
35″ (900 mm) W
14″ (350 mm) H
14″ (350 mm) H
By body style
Hatchbacks.
Hatchback
Compact car with versatile rear hatch · e.g. VW Golf, Mazda3 Hatchback
40″ (1016 mm) W
18″ (457 mm) H
40″ (1016 mm) W
18″ (457 mm) H
By body style
Wagons.
Station Wagon
Long-roof wagon with generous cargo area · e.g. Subaru Outback, Volvo V60
42″ (1067 mm) W
30″ (762 mm) H
42″ (1067 mm) W
30″ (762 mm) H
29″ (737 mm) H
By body style
SUVs & Crossovers.
Compact SUV
Compact crossover SUV with versatile cargo · e.g. Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4
44″ (1118 mm) W
28″ (711 mm) H
44″ (1118 mm) W
28″ (711 mm) H
31″ (787 mm) H
By body style
offroad.
Off-Road / Jeep
Rugged off-road SUV with removable top · e.g. Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco
36″ (914 mm) W
28″ (711 mm) H
36″ (914 mm) W
28″ (711 mm) H
By body style
Minivans.
Minivan
Family minivan with flexible seating and large cargo · e.g. Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna
34″ (864 mm) H
By body style
pickup.
Pickup (Regular Cab)
Standard cab pickup truck with long bed · e.g. Ford F-150 Regular Cab, Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab
65″ (1651 mm) W
21″ (533 mm) H
Pickup (6.5ft Bed)
Pickup truck with standard 6.5-foot bed · e.g. Ford F-150 SuperCab, Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab
65″ (1651 mm) W
21″ (533 mm) H
Pickup (Crew Cab)
4-door pickup truck with crew cab and short bed · e.g. Ford F-150 Crew Cab, Toyota Tacoma
65″ (1656 mm) W
21″ (544 mm) H
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The cargo length with the seats up and again with them folded. The folded length is the number that decides whether a long item lies flat.
- 02The width between the wheel wells, not the widest point of the cargo area, since the wells are the real pinch point.
- 03The liftgate or trunk opening width and height, which is almost always tighter than the cargo bay behind it.
- 04The item's smallest dimension and its diagonal, which decide whether tilting it lets a long piece load through the opening.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Trusting the cubic-foot rating, which says nothing about whether one long, rigid item actually fits.
- ⚠Measuring the cargo bay and ignoring the liftgate opening, then getting stuck at the threshold.
- ⚠Forgetting to fold the seats, or assuming they fold perfectly flat when many leave a step.
- ⚠Overlooking the width between the wheel wells on a flat item like a mattress or tabletop.
Ranked by cargo
Cargo length ranking (seats folded).
| # | Vehicle | Cargo Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full-Size Sedan | 75″ (1900 mm) |
| 2 | Station Wagon | 75″ (1900 mm) |
| 3 | Compact SUV | 73″ (1854 mm) |
| 4 | Luxury Sedan | 73″ (1850 mm) |
| 5 | Sedan | 71″ (1800 mm) |
| 6 | Mid-Size Sedan | 68″ (1720 mm) |
| 7 | Coupe | 65″ (1650 mm) |
| 8 | Compact Car | 63″ (1600 mm) |
| 9 | Off-Road / Jeep | 62″ (1575 mm) |
| 10 | Subcompact | 55″ (1400 mm) |
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Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
Which car has the largest cargo area?
Among standard consumer vehicles, full-size SUVs (like the Chevrolet Suburban) and cargo vans offer the largest cargo areas. With seats folded, a full-size SUV provides approximately 3,500-4,000 mm of length. Cargo vans provide even more space at 3,000+ mm of unobstructed length.
01Will a queen mattress fit in an SUV?
A queen mattress (60 x 80 inches / 1,524 x 2,032 mm) fits in most mid-size and full-size SUVs with rear seats folded. The mattress may need to be angled or may hang slightly past the tailgate. Compact SUVs are typically too short.
02What is the trunk size of a typical sedan?
A typical sedan trunk measures approximately 36 inches long, 41 inches wide, and 18 inches tall (914 x 1,041 x 457 mm). With rear seats folded (pass-through), length extends to about 71 inches (1,800 mm).
03Can I fit a couch in a pickup truck?
Most standard couches (84 inches wide) will fit in a full-size pickup bed (6.5-8 feet long). The couch will hang over the sides or tailgate unless placed at an angle. Secure it with ratchet straps and use a bed extender if needed.
04What is the cargo space difference between SUV and minivan?
Minivans typically offer more usable cargo space than similarly-sized SUVs. A standard minivan provides approximately 140-150 cubic feet with all seats folded, while a mid-size SUV offers 70-80 cubic feet. Minivans also have lower load floors and wider openings.
05How do I measure my vehicle cargo area?
Measure three dimensions: length (tailgate to back of front seats with rear seats folded), width (between wheel wells at the narrowest point), and height (floor to roof). Also measure the access opening (tailgate or trunk opening) since items must fit through this first.
06
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