Among 180 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 12.7 cu ft, so the ILX sits right on it.
What actually fits in a ILX
It has stayed at about 12 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2013 to 2022.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 2 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 6 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 9 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 1 | full set, about 5 cu ft |
| Folded stroller | Fits | about 6 cu ft |
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 89 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 12 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 101 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 180 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 12.7 cu ft | -0.7 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Audi A4 has 12 cu ft, the Volvo S60 12 cu ft and the Cadillac ATS 10 cu ft, next to 12 cu ft for the ILX.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Acura ILX | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2025 | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2017 | |
| BMW M235i | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2020 | |
| Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2024 | |
| Ford Mustang | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2026 | |
| Ford Mustang GTD | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2026 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Acura ILX have?
12 cu ft in the trunk in the 2022 model, with 89 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 180 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 12.7 cu ft.
Does the ILX have more cargo space than the Audi A4?
About the same: 12 cu ft against 12 cu ft for the 2025 Audi A4.
Has the ILX's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 12 cu ft in 2013 and 12 cu ft in 2022, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the ILX?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Audi A4 (12 cu ft), Mitsubishi Lancer (12 cu ft) and BMW M235i (12 cu ft), against 12 cu ft for the ILX.
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