Boot Capacity (Cargo Volume)
Boot capacity is the space available for luggage, usually given in litres with the rear seats up and folded.
What is Boot Capacity (Cargo Volume)?
Figures differ greatly depending on whether the seats are up or folded and how high the load is measured. Different measuring methods exist, so numbers from different sources may not match. The shape of the boot, the loading sill height and the opening width matter as much as the volume. Measuring the boot with your own luggage or a pushchair is often the best test.
How it works
Manufacturers measure the volume with standard blocks or liquid-based methods and publish the result.
Why it matters for your car
Compare only figures measured with the same method. Hybrid batteries, spare wheels and subwoofers can reduce the usable space in some versions.
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