Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 30" | 43" | 32" | 29.9 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 63" | 43" | 32" | 63.9 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 43" | 30" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Chevrolet Equinox?
55" TV (boxed)
Fits flat with seats folded
65" TV (boxed)
67" box exceeds 63" cargo length; loads angled with seats folded
IKEA BILLY Bookcase (flat-pack)
81" box loads diagonally with seats folded
Large Suitcases (28")
3 fit behind rear seats
Small Dresser
Most under 42" wide fit with seats folded
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 cargo space does a Chevy Equinox have?
29.9 cu ft behind rear seats and 63.9 cu ft with seats folded. Cargo floor extends to about 63" with seats down — on the short side for its class.
01Equinox vs. RAV4 cargo?
RAV4 wins: 69.8 vs. 63.9 cu ft max, and a longer cargo floor (73" vs. 63"). Equinox compensates with a lower load height and easier-to-load tailgate.
02Can I fit a full-size mattress in an Equinox?
A full mattress (54" × 75") exceeds both the 43" cargo width and 63" length. Rolled foam fulls fit. Spring fulls need an open tailgate and tie-downs, or a roof rack.
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