Among 136 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 11.7 cu ft, so the 330Ci sits below it. It gives 9.7% of its interior to luggage, one of the smallest shares we measure.
What actually fits in a 330Ci
It has stayed at about 9 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2001 to 2006.
| 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 | 7 | 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 | 84 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 9 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 93 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 136 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 9 cu ft | 11.7 cu ft | -2.7 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 2 | -1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Hyundai Tiburon has 15 cu ft and the Jaguar XK8 11 cu ft, next to 9 cu ft for the 330Ci. That makes the 330Ci the tightest of the three.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs BMW 330Ci | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 325Ci | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2006 | |
| Saturn SC | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2010 | |
| Bentley Azure | -1 cu ft | 1 | 2010 | |
| Chevrolet Metro | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2001 | |
| Mazda RX-8 | -1 cu ft | 1 | 2011 | |
| Kia Sephia | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2001 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the BMW 330Ci have?
9 cu ft in the trunk in the 2006 model, with 84 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 136 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 11.7 cu ft.
Does the 330Ci have more cargo space than the Hyundai Tiburon?
No: 9 cu ft against 15 cu ft for the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, about 6 cu ft less.
Has the 330Ci's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 9 cu ft in 2001 and 9 cu ft in 2006, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the 330Ci?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the BMW 325Ci (9 cu ft), Saturn SC (9 cu ft) and Bentley Azure (8 cu ft), against 9 cu ft for the 330Ci.
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