Among 225 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 13.7 cu ft, so the Lancer Evolution carries less than 97% of them. It gives 6.9% of its interior to luggage, one of the smallest shares we measure. A folded stroller will not fit alongside luggage.
What actually fits in a Lancer Evolution
The trunk shrank from 11 cu ft in 2003 to 7 cu ft in 2015. The biggest single change came in 2008: −3 cu ft against the 2006 car.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 1 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 3 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 5 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 1 | full set, about 5 cu ft |
| Folded stroller | Does not fit | about 6 cu ft |
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 95 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 7 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 102 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 225 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | -6.7 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 2 | -1 |
Cars with the same room
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisker Karma | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2012 | |
| Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | -1 cu ft | 1 | 2011 | |
| Bentley Azure | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2010 | |
| Mazda RX-8 | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2011 | |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | +2 cu ft | 1 | 2021 | |
| Lexus GS | -2 cu ft | 0 | 2021 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
7 cu ft in the trunk in the 2015 model, with 95 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 225 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 13.7 cu ft.
Has the Lancer Evolution's trunk got bigger over the years?
No, it shrank: from 11 cu ft in 2003 to 7 cu ft in 2015.
Will a stroller fit in a Lancer Evolution?
Not with luggage. A folded stroller needs about 6 cu ft and the Lancer Evolution offers 7 cu ft in total.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the Lancer Evolution?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Fisker Karma (7 cu ft), Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (6 cu ft) and Bentley Azure (8 cu ft), against 7 cu ft for the Lancer Evolution.
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