Among 52 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 9.8 cu ft, so the California sits below it. It gives 8.5% of its interior to luggage, one of the smallest shares we measure. A folded stroller will not fit alongside luggage.
What actually fits in a California
It has stayed at about 7 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2009 to 2014.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 1 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 3 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 5 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 1 | full set, about 5 cu ft |
| Folded stroller | Does not fit | about 6 cu ft |
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 75 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 7 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 82 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 52 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 7 cu ft | 9.8 cu ft | -2.8 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Aston Martin DB9 has 5 cu ft, next to 7 cu ft for the California. That makes the California the roomiest of the two.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Ferrari California | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 86 | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2020 | |
| Ferrari California T | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2018 | |
| Scion FR-S | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2016 | |
| Buick Cascada | +2 cu ft | 1 | 2019 | |
| Aston Martin DB9 | -2 cu ft | 0 | 2016 | |
| BMW i8 | -2 cu ft | 0 | 2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Ferrari California have?
7 cu ft in the trunk in the 2014 model, with 75 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 52 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 9.8 cu ft.
Does the California have more cargo space than the Aston Martin DB9?
Yes: 7 cu ft against 5 cu ft for the 2016 Aston Martin DB9, about 2 cu ft more.
Has the California's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 7 cu ft in 2009 and 7 cu ft in 2014, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Will a stroller fit in a California?
Not with luggage. A folded stroller needs about 6 cu ft and the California offers 7 cu ft in total.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the California?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Toyota 86 (7 cu ft), Ferrari California T (7 cu ft) and Scion FR-S (7 cu ft), against 7 cu ft for the California.
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