Among 131 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 15.4 cu ft, so the XJ sits above it.
What actually fits in a XJ
The trunk grew from 10 cu ft in 1984 to 18 cu ft in 2019. The biggest single change came in 1987: +6 cu ft against the 1985 car.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 3 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 9 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 14 | 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 | 109 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 18 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 127 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 131 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 18 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | +2.6 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Cadillac CT6 has 15 cu ft, the Cadillac XTS 18 cu ft and the Kia K900 15 cu ft, next to 18 cu ft for the XJ.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Jaguar XJ | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln MKS | 0 cu ft | 3 | 2016 | |
| Cadillac XTS | 0 cu ft | 3 | 2019 | |
| Chevrolet Impala | +1 cu ft | 3 | 2020 | |
| Chevrolet Impala Limited | +1 cu ft | 3 | 2016 | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | -2 cu ft | 2 | 2023 | |
| Toyota Avalon | -2 cu ft | 2 | 2022 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Jaguar XJ have?
18 cu ft in the trunk in the 2019 model, with 109 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 131 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 15.4 cu ft.
Does the XJ have more cargo space than the Cadillac CT6?
Yes: 18 cu ft against 15 cu ft for the 2020 Cadillac CT6, about 3 cu ft more.
Has the XJ's trunk got bigger over the years?
Yes: from 10 cu ft in 1984 to 18 cu ft in 2019.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the XJ?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Lincoln MKS (18 cu ft), Cadillac XTS (18 cu ft) and Chevrolet Impala (19 cu ft), against 18 cu ft for the XJ.
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