FORCAR
Go Pro

Honda Civic Cargo Space

The 2026 Honda Civic has 24 cu ft of cargo space behind the rear seats: room for 4 checked suitcases or 12 carry-ons.

EPA interior volume · 24 cu ft cargo · 99 cu ft cabin · measured 2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

Among 50 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 19.5 cu ft, so the Civic sits above it.

What actually fits in a Civic

The cargo area grew from 15 cu ft in 1984 to 24 cu ft in 2026. The biggest single change came in 1988: −3 cu ft against the 1987 car.

FIG.01·Honda Civic — what fits in the trunk
What you are loadingHow many fitEach item
Checked suitcases427 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft
Carry-on cases1222 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft
Grocery bags19about 1 cu ft each
Golf bags3full set, about 5 cu ft
Folded strollerFitsabout 6 cu ft
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA cargo volume

Cabin or cargo — where the space went

FIG.02·Honda Civic — cabin versus cargo
SpaceVolumeShare of total
Passenger cabin99 cu ft80.5%
Cargo area24 cu ft19.5%
Total interior123 cu ft100%
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA interior volume

Against cars with a similar cabin

FIG.03·Honda Civic against similar cars
MeasureThis car50 sedans and coupes with a similar cabinDifference
Cargo volume24 cu ft19.5 cu ft+4.5 cu ft
In checked suitcases43+1
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across cars of similar cabin size

Cars with the same room

Against its closest rivals: the Mitsubishi Mirage has 17 cu ft, next to 24 cu ft for the Civic. That makes the Civic the roomiest of the two.

FIG.04·Honda Civic — cars with the same cargo room
CarLoad volumevs Honda CivicChecked suitcasesMeasured
Toyota Prius24 cu ft0 cu ft42026
Porsche Taycan24 cu ft0 cu ft42026
Audi A725 cu ft+1 cu ft42025
Dodge Charger23 cu ft-1 cu ft42026
Hyundai Elantra GT25 cu ft+1 cu ft42020
Nissan Kicks25 cu ft+1 cu ft42024
ROWS 6·SOURCE EPA interior volume + ForCar
Upgrade to Pro

Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.

  • Check a VIN for recalls, complaints and its exact build
  • Exact value for that car, adjusted for its mileage
  • The original window sticker and factory options
  • Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
  • No ads, on every page
  • No ads, no tracking — and much more
See plans → Start free →
Free plan available — no credit card needed
Everything on the Honda Civic
Recalls413 campaignsFuel economy49 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems15,962 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices15,209 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1981–2026

Frequently asked questions

How much cargo space does the Honda Civic have?

24 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2026 model, with 99 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 50 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 19.5 cu ft.

Does the Civic have more cargo space than the Mitsubishi Mirage?

Yes: 24 cu ft against 17 cu ft for the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage, about 7 cu ft more.

Has the Civic's cargo area got bigger over the years?

Yes: from 15 cu ft in 1984 to 24 cu ft in 2026.

Which cars have the same cargo room as the Civic?

The closest by volume in the same body family are the Toyota Prius (24 cu ft), Porsche Taycan (24 cu ft) and Audi A7 (25 cu ft), against 24 cu ft for the Civic.

Cargo and passenger volumes from EPA interior-volume records, measured 2026 for the Honda Civic, seats up. Luggage capacity computed by ForCar at 80% usable volume against airline-standard case sizes (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
Found this useful?

Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.

Prefer ForCar →