Among 159 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 12.2 cu ft, so the RS 3 carries less than 88% of them. It gives 8.4% of its interior to luggage, one of the smallest shares we measure.
What actually fits in a RS 3
The trunk shrank from 10 cu ft in 2017 to 8 cu ft in 2026.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 1 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 4 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 6 | 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 | 87 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 8 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 95 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 159 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 8 cu ft | 12.2 cu ft | -4.2 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 2 | -1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Nissan GT-R has 9 cu ft, the Lexus LC 5 cu ft and the Maserati Granturismo 9 cu ft, next to 8 cu ft for the RS 3.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Audi RS 3 | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2026 | |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2024 | |
| Audi S3 | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2026 | |
| BMW 330e | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2024 | |
| Toyota 86 | -1 cu ft | 1 | 2020 | |
| Aston Martin DBS | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Audi RS 3 have?
8 cu ft in the trunk in the 2026 model, with 87 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 159 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 12.2 cu ft.
Does the RS 3 have more cargo space than the Nissan GT-R?
No: 8 cu ft against 9 cu ft for the 2024 Nissan GT-R, about 1 cu ft less.
Has the RS 3's trunk got bigger over the years?
No, it shrank: from 10 cu ft in 2017 to 8 cu ft in 2026.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the RS 3?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Audi A3 (8 cu ft), Chevrolet Camaro (8 cu ft) and Audi S3 (8 cu ft), against 8 cu ft for the RS 3.
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