Among 157 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 12 cu ft, so the Spark sits below it.
What actually fits in a Spark
It has stayed at about 11 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2013 to 2022.
| 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 | 86 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 11 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 97 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 157 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 11 cu ft | 12 cu ft | -1.0 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 2 | -1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Mitsubishi Mirage has 17 cu ft, the BMW i3 15 cu ft and the Ford Fiesta 13 cu ft, next to 11 cu ft for the Spark. That makes the Spark the tightest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Chevrolet Spark | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CT4 | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2026 | |
| Cadillac ELR | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2016 | |
| Lexus IS | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2026 | |
| BMW M4 | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2020 | |
| BMW 228i | -1 cu ft | 1 | 2016 | |
| Audi A4 | +1 cu ft | 2 | 2025 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Chevrolet Spark have?
11 cu ft in the trunk in the 2022 model, with 86 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 157 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 12 cu ft.
Does the Spark have more cargo space than the Mitsubishi Mirage?
No: 11 cu ft against 17 cu ft for the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage, about 6 cu ft less.
Has the Spark's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 11 cu ft in 2013 and 11 cu ft in 2022, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the Spark?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Cadillac CT4 (11 cu ft), Cadillac ELR (11 cu ft) and Lexus IS (11 cu ft), against 11 cu ft for the Spark.
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