Among 35 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 9.3 cu ft, so the 430 carries more than 86% of them.
What actually fits in a 430
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 2 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 7 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 11 | 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 | 72 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 14 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 86 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 35 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 9.3 cu ft | +4.7 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Suzuki Forsa has 8 cu ft, the BMW 850i 11 cu ft and the Volkswagen FOX 10 cu ft, next to 14 cu ft for the 430. That makes the 430 the roomiest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Maserati 430 | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Biturbo | 0 cu ft | 2 | 1987 | |
| Volkswagen Corrado | +1 cu ft | 2 | 1994 | |
| Mazda MX-3 | +1 cu ft | 2 | 1996 | |
| BMW 325ix | -2 cu ft | 2 | 1991 | |
| Infiniti M30 | -2 cu ft | 2 | 1992 | |
| BMW 850i | -3 cu ft | 1 | 1992 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Maserati 430 have?
14 cu ft in the trunk in the 1991 model, with 72 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 35 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 9.3 cu ft.
Does the 430 have more cargo space than the Suzuki Forsa?
Yes: 14 cu ft against 8 cu ft for the 1988 Suzuki Forsa, about 6 cu ft more.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the 430?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Maserati Biturbo (14 cu ft), Volkswagen Corrado (15 cu ft) and Mazda MX-3 (15 cu ft), against 14 cu ft for the 430.
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