Among 229 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 14.4 cu ft, so the 929 sits below it.
What actually fits in a 929
The trunk shrank from 15 cu ft in 1988 to 12 cu ft in 1995. The biggest single change came in 1992: −3 cu ft against the 1991 car.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 2 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 6 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 9 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 1 | 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 | 99 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 12 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 111 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 229 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 14.4 cu ft | -2.4 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Lincoln Mark has 14 cu ft, the Chrysler New Yorker 18 cu ft and the Chrysler LeBaron 14 cu ft, next to 12 cu ft for the 929. That makes the 929 the tightest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Mazda 929 | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Cressida | 0 cu ft | 2 | 1992 | |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 0 cu ft | 2 | 1997 | |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 0 cu ft | 2 | 1994 | |
| Peugeot 505 | -1 cu ft | 1 | 1989 | |
| BMW 740iL | +1 cu ft | 2 | 2001 | |
| Chevrolet Beretta | +1 cu ft | 2 | 1996 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Mazda 929 have?
12 cu ft in the trunk in the 1995 model, with 99 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 229 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 14.4 cu ft.
Does the 929 have more cargo space than the Lincoln Mark?
No: 12 cu ft against 14 cu ft for the 1998 Lincoln Mark, about 2 cu ft less.
Has the 929's trunk got bigger over the years?
No, it shrank: from 15 cu ft in 1988 to 12 cu ft in 1995.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the 929?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Toyota Cressida (12 cu ft), Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn (12 cu ft) and Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (12 cu ft), against 12 cu ft for the 929.
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