Among 233 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 13.5 cu ft, so the TLX sits right on it.
What actually fits in a TLX
It has stayed at about 14 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2015 to 2025.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 2 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 7 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 11 | 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 | 94 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 14 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 108 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 233 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | +0.5 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Lexus IS has 11 cu ft, the Subaru WRX 12 cu ft and the Genesis G70 10 cu ft, next to 14 cu ft for the TLX. That makes the TLX the roomiest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Acura TLX | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 530i | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2027 | |
| BMW 540i | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2027 | |
| BMW 550e | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2026 | |
| Hyundai Accent | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2022 | |
| Hyundai Elantra | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2026 | |
| Hyundai Elantra N | 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 TLX have?
14 cu ft in the trunk in the 2025 model, with 94 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 233 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 13.5 cu ft.
Does the TLX have more cargo space than the Lexus IS?
Yes: 14 cu ft against 11 cu ft for the 2026 Lexus IS, about 3 cu ft more.
Has the TLX's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 14 cu ft in 2015 and 14 cu ft in 2025, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the TLX?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the BMW 530i (14 cu ft), BMW 540i (14 cu ft) and BMW 550e (14 cu ft), against 14 cu ft for the TLX.
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