Among 233 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 13.5 cu ft, so the Challenger carries more than 82% of them.
What actually fits in a Challenger
It has stayed at about 16 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2008 to 2023.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 2 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 8 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 12 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 2 | 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 | 94 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 16 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 110 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 233 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 16 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | +2.5 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Tesla Model 3 has 15 cu ft, the Infiniti Q50 14 cu ft and the Kia Stinger 23 cu ft, next to 16 cu ft for the Challenger.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Dodge Challenger | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Clarity | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2021 | |
| Ford Fusion | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2020 | |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2026 | |
| Volkswagen Jetta GLI | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2021 | |
| Buick LaCrosse | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2019 | |
| Lincoln MKZ | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2020 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Dodge Challenger have?
16 cu ft in the trunk in the 2023 model, with 94 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 233 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 13.5 cu ft.
Does the Challenger have more cargo space than the Tesla Model 3?
Yes: 16 cu ft against 15 cu ft for the 2026 Tesla Model 3, about 1 cu ft more.
Has the Challenger's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 16 cu ft in 2008 and 16 cu ft in 2023, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the Challenger?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Honda Clarity (16 cu ft), Ford Fusion (16 cu ft) and Volkswagen Jetta (16 cu ft), against 16 cu ft for the Challenger.
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