Among 227 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 14 cu ft, so the ATS carries less than 89% of them. It gives 9.4% of its interior to luggage, one of the smallest shares we measure.
What actually fits in a ATS
The biggest single change came in 2018: +4 cu ft against the 2017 car.
| 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 |
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 96 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 10 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 106 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 227 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft | 14 cu ft | -4.0 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 2 | -1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the BMW 328i has 13 cu ft, the Toyota Yaris 13 cu ft and the Hyundai Veloster 20 cu ft, next to 10 cu ft for the ATS. That makes the ATS the tightest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Cadillac ATS | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 128i | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2013 | |
| BMW 135i | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2013 | |
| BMW 228i | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2016 | |
| BMW 530e | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2023 | |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2019 | |
| Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2016 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Cadillac ATS have?
10 cu ft in the trunk in the 2019 model, with 96 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 227 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 14 cu ft.
Does the ATS have more cargo space than the BMW 328i?
No: 10 cu ft against 13 cu ft for the 2016 BMW 328i, about 3 cu ft less.
Has the ATS's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 10 cu ft in 2013 and 10 cu ft in 2019, though it ranged from 10 to 14 cu ft in between.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the ATS?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the BMW 128i (10 cu ft), BMW 135i (10 cu ft) and BMW 228i (10 cu ft), against 10 cu ft for the ATS.
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