Among 235 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 14.3 cu ft, so the TL sits below it.
What actually fits in a TL
| 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 | 10 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 2 | 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 | 98 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 13 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 111 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 235 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | -1.3 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Dodge Avenger has 13 cu ft, the Cadillac STS 14 cu ft and the Infiniti M37 15 cu ft, next to 13 cu ft for the TL.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Acura TL | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 320i | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2018 | |
| BMW 328d | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2018 | |
| BMW 328i | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2016 | |
| Dodge Avenger | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2014 | |
| Volvo C70 | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2013 | |
| Volkswagen CC | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2017 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Acura TL have?
13 cu ft in the trunk in the 2014 model, with 98 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 235 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 14.3 cu ft.
Does the TL have more cargo space than the Dodge Avenger?
About the same: 13 cu ft against 13 cu ft for the 2014 Dodge Avenger.
Has the TL's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 12 cu ft in 2004 and 13 cu ft in 2014, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the TL?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the BMW 320i (13 cu ft), BMW 328d (13 cu ft) and BMW 328i (13 cu ft), against 13 cu ft for the TL.
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