Among 68 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 26.5 cu ft, so the HR-V sits below it.
What actually fits in a HR-V
It has stayed at about 24 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2017 to 2027.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 4 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 12 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 19 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 3 | 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 | 100 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 24 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 124 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 68 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 24 cu ft | 26.5 cu ft | -2.5 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Buick Envista has 24 cu ft, the Kia Niro 23 cu ft and the Nissan ARIYA 28 cu ft, next to 24 cu ft for the HR-V.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Honda HR-V | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 allroad | 0 cu ft | 4 | 2025 | |
| Acura ADX | 0 cu ft | 4 | 2026 | |
| Buick Encore GX | 0 cu ft | 4 | 2026 | |
| Buick Envista | 0 cu ft | 4 | 2026 | |
| Kia EV6 | 0 cu ft | 4 | 2023 | |
| Genesis GV60 | 0 cu ft | 4 | 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 HR-V have?
24 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2027 model, with 100 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 68 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin is 26.5 cu ft.
Does the HR-V have more cargo space than the Buick Envista?
About the same: 24 cu ft against 24 cu ft for the 2026 Buick Envista.
Has the HR-V's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 24 cu ft in 2017 and 24 cu ft in 2027, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the HR-V?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Audi A4 allroad (24 cu ft), Acura ADX (24 cu ft) and Buick Encore GX (24 cu ft), against 24 cu ft for the HR-V.
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