Among 178 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 14.9 cu ft, so the Accord carries more than 80% of them.
What actually fits in a Accord
The trunk grew from 12 cu ft in 1984 to 17 cu ft in 2026. The biggest single change came in 1986: +2 cu ft against the 1985 car.
| 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 | 13 | 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 | 106 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 17 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 123 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 178 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 17 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | +2.1 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Toyota Camry has 15 cu ft, the Hyundai Elantra 14 cu ft and the Nissan Altima 15 cu ft, next to 17 cu ft for the Accord. That makes the Accord the roomiest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Honda Accord | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | -1 cu ft | 2 | 2023 | |
| Toyota Avalon | -1 cu ft | 2 | 2022 | |
| Kia Cadenza | -1 cu ft | 2 | 2020 | |
| Honda Clarity | -1 cu ft | 2 | 2021 | |
| Ford Fusion | -1 cu ft | 2 | 2020 | |
| Kia K5 | -1 cu ft | 2 | 2026 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Honda Accord have?
17 cu ft in the trunk in the 2026 model, with 106 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 178 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 14.9 cu ft.
Does the Accord have more cargo space than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: 17 cu ft against 15 cu ft for the 2026 Toyota Camry, about 2 cu ft more.
Has the Accord's trunk got bigger over the years?
Yes: from 12 cu ft in 1984 to 17 cu ft in 2026.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the Accord?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Mercedes-Benz 300 (16 cu ft), Toyota Avalon (16 cu ft) and Kia Cadenza (16 cu ft), against 17 cu ft for the Accord.
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