Quick answer
Among 15 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 12.1 cu ft, so the CR-Z sits below it.
What actually fits in a CR-Z
| 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 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA cargo volume
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 69 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 10 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 79 cu ft |
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA interior volume
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 15 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft | 12.1 cu ft | -2.1 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 2 | -1 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across cars of similar cabin size
Cars with the same room
| Car | Load volume | vs Honda CR-Z | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Chevette | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1987 | |
| Subaru Justy | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1994 | |
| Mitsubishi Starion | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1989 | |
| Toyota Starlet | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1984 | |
| Toyota Supra | 0 cu ft | 1 | 1998 | |
| Daewoo NUBIRA | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2002 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE EPA interior volume + ForCar
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Honda CR-Z have?
10 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2011 model, with 69 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 15 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 12.1 cu ft.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the CR-Z?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Chevrolet Chevette (10 cu ft), Subaru Justy (10 cu ft) and Mitsubishi Starion (10 cu ft), against 10 cu ft for the CR-Z.
Cargo and passenger volumes from EPA interior-volume records, measured 2011 for the Honda CR-Z, 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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