BMW 635CSi Trunk Space — 12 cu ft and What Fits

Quick answer

Among 136 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 11.7 cu ft, so the 635CSi sits right on it.

What actually fits in a 635CSi

FIG.01·BMW 635CSi — what fits in the trunk
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

ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA cargo volume

Cabin or cargo — where the space went

FIG.02·BMW 635CSi — cabin versus cargo
Space	Volume	Share of total
Passenger cabin	84 cu ft	87.5%
Cargo area	12 cu ft	12.5%
Total interior	96 cu ft	100%

ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA interior volume

Against cars with a similar cabin

FIG.03·BMW 635CSi against similar cars
Measure	This car	136 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin	Difference
Cargo volume	12 cu ft	11.7 cu ft	+0.3 cu ft
In checked suitcases	2	2	+0

ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across cars of similar cabin size

Cars with the same room

Against its closest rivals: the Suzuki Forsa has 8 cu ft, the Mercedes-Benz 190 11 cu ft and the Nissan 200SX 9 cu ft, next to 12 cu ft for the 635CSi. That makes the 635CSi the roomiest of the four.

FIG.04·BMW 635CSi — cars with the same cargo room
Car	Trunk volume	vs BMW 635CSi	Checked suitcases	Measured
BMW 325ix	12 cu ft	0 cu ft	2	1991
Toyota Cressida	12 cu ft	0 cu ft	2	1992
Infiniti M30	12 cu ft	0 cu ft	2	1992
Mitsubishi Sigma	12 cu ft	0 cu ft	2	1990
Mercedes-Benz 190	11 cu ft	-1 cu ft	1	1986
Audi 4000	13 cu ft	+1 cu ft	2	1987

ROWS 6·SOURCE EPA interior volume + ForCar

Upgrade to Pro

Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.

Check a VIN for recalls, complaints and its exact build
Exact value for that car, adjusted for its mileage
The original window sticker and factory options
Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
No ads, on every page
No ads, no tracking — and much more

See plans → Start free →

Free plan available — no credit card needed

Everything on the BMW 635CSi

Recalls1 campaigns Fuel economy16 mpg best Reliability4.5/5 Common problems1 complaints Check a VINAgainst this exact build DimensionsSize, weight, generations Window stickerOriginal Monroney label Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car1981–1989

Frequently asked questions

How much cargo space does the BMW 635CSi have?

12 cu ft in the trunk in the 1989 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 635CSi have more cargo space than the Suzuki Forsa?

Yes: 12 cu ft against 8 cu ft for the 1988 Suzuki Forsa, about 4 cu ft more.

Which cars have the same cargo room as the 635CSi?

The closest by volume in the same body family are the BMW 325ix (12 cu ft), Toyota Cressida (12 cu ft) and Infiniti M30 (12 cu ft), against 12 cu ft for the 635CSi.

Cargo and passenger volumes from EPA interior-volume records, measured 1989 for the BMW 635CSi, seats up. Luggage capacity computed by ForCar at 80% usable volume against airline-standard case sizes (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

Found this useful?

Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.

Prefer ForCar →