Quick answer
Among 98 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 10.4 cu ft, so the 850CSi sits right on it.
What actually fits in a 850CSi
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 1 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 5 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 8 | 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
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 81 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 10 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 91 cu ft |
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA interior volume
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 98 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft | 10.4 cu ft | -0.4 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 1 | +0 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across cars of similar cabin size
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Volkswagen FOX has 10 cu ft, the Volkswagen Corrado 15 cu ft and the Mazda MX-3 15 cu ft, next to 10 cu ft for the 850CSi.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs BMW 850CSi | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 318i | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1998 | |
| Audi 80 | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1992 | |
| BMW 840Ci | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1997 | |
| Daihatsu Charade | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1992 | |
| Volkswagen FOX | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1993 | |
| Infiniti J30 | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1997 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE EPA interior volume + ForCar
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the BMW 850CSi have?
10 cu ft in the trunk in the 1995 model, with 81 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 98 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 10.4 cu ft.
Does the 850CSi have more cargo space than the Volkswagen FOX?
About the same: 10 cu ft against 10 cu ft for the 1993 Volkswagen FOX.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the 850CSi?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the BMW 318i (10 cu ft), Audi 80 (10 cu ft) and BMW 840Ci (10 cu ft), against 10 cu ft for the 850CSi.
Cargo and passenger volumes from EPA interior-volume records, measured 1995 for the BMW 850CSi, 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.
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