Among 65 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 26.7 cu ft, so the Cube carries less than 98% of them.
What actually fits in a Cube
It has stayed at about 11 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2009 to 2014.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 1 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 5 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 8 | 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 | 98 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 11 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 109 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 65 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 11 cu ft | 26.7 cu ft | -15.7 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 4 | -3 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Suzuki SX4 has 16 cu ft, the Infiniti EX35 19 cu ft and the Volvo V50 32 cu ft, next to 11 cu ft for the Cube. That makes the Cube the tightest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Nissan Cube | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack | +3 cu ft | 2 | 2014 | |
| Suzuki SX4 | +5 cu ft | 2 | 2013 | |
| Honda Fit | +6 cu ft | 2 | 2020 | |
| Infiniti EX35 | +8 cu ft | 3 | 2012 | |
| Infiniti QX50 | +8 cu ft | 3 | 2017 | |
| Buick Regal TourX | +8 cu ft | 3 | 2020 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Nissan Cube have?
11 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2014 model, with 98 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 65 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin is 26.7 cu ft.
Does the Cube have more cargo space than the Suzuki SX4?
No: 11 cu ft against 16 cu ft for the 2013 Suzuki SX4, about 5 cu ft less.
Has the Cube's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 11 cu ft in 2009 and 11 cu ft in 2014, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the Cube?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack (14 cu ft), Suzuki SX4 (16 cu ft) and Honda Fit (17 cu ft), against 11 cu ft for the Cube.
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