Among 206 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 13.1 cu ft, so the S5 carries more than 95% of them.
What actually fits in a S5
The trunk grew from 12 cu ft in 2008 to 22 cu ft in 2026. The biggest single change came in 2021: −11 cu ft against the 2020 car.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 3 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 11 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 17 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 3 | 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 | 91 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 22 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 113 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 206 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 22 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | +8.9 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Honda Civic has 15 cu ft, the Ford Mustang 12 cu ft and the Chevrolet Camaro 8 cu ft, next to 22 cu ft for the S5. That makes the S5 the roomiest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Audi S5 | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia K4 | 0 cu ft | 3 | 2026 | |
| Audi A5 | +1 cu ft | 4 | 2026 | |
| Kia Stinger | +1 cu ft | 4 | 2023 | |
| Acura Integra | +2 cu ft | 4 | 2026 | |
| Nissan Leaf | -2 cu ft | 3 | 2026 | |
| Hyundai Veloster | -2 cu ft | 3 | 2021 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Audi S5 have?
22 cu ft in the trunk in the 2026 model, with 91 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 206 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 13.1 cu ft.
Does the S5 have more cargo space than the Honda Civic?
Yes: 22 cu ft against 15 cu ft for the 2026 Honda Civic, about 7 cu ft more.
Has the S5's trunk got bigger over the years?
Yes: from 12 cu ft in 2008 to 22 cu ft in 2026.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the S5?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Kia K4 (22 cu ft), Audi A5 (23 cu ft) and Kia Stinger (23 cu ft), against 22 cu ft for the S5.
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