Among 217 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 13.2 cu ft, so the A4 sits below it.
What actually fits in a A4
The trunk shrank from 14 cu ft in 1996 to 12 cu ft in 2025.
| 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 | 92 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 12 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 104 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 217 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft | -1.2 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Toyota Corolla has 13 cu ft, the Lexus IS 11 cu ft and the Nissan Versa 15 cu ft, next to 12 cu ft for the A4.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Audi A4 | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2026 | |
| Acura ILX | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2022 | |
| BMW M235i | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2020 | |
| Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2024 | |
| Ford Mustang | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2026 | |
| Volvo S60 | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2025 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Audi A4 have?
12 cu ft in the trunk in the 2025 model, with 92 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 217 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 13.2 cu ft.
Does the A4 have more cargo space than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 12 cu ft against 13 cu ft for the 2026 Toyota Corolla, about 1 cu ft less.
Has the A4's trunk got bigger over the years?
No, it shrank: from 14 cu ft in 1996 to 12 cu ft in 2025.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the A4?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Alfa Romeo Giulia (12 cu ft), Acura ILX (12 cu ft) and BMW M235i (12 cu ft), against 12 cu ft for the A4.
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