Among 218 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 14.6 cu ft, so the Dawn carries less than 96% of them. It gives 8.3% of its interior to luggage, one of the smallest shares we measure.
What actually fits in a Dawn
It has stayed at about 9 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2016 to 2021.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 1 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 4 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 7 | 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 | 100 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 9 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 109 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 218 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 9 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft | -5.6 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 2 | -1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Ford Focus has 13 cu ft, the Mercedes-Benz 300 16 cu ft and the Hyundai Accent 14 cu ft, next to 9 cu ft for the Dawn. That makes the Dawn the tightest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Rolls-Royce Dawn | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 330e | 0 cu ft | 1 | 2024 | |
| BMW 228i | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2016 | |
| BMW 530e | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2023 | |
| Cadillac ATS | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2019 | |
| Chevrolet Camaro | -1 cu ft | 1 | 2024 | |
| Chevrolet Cruze | +1 cu ft | 1 | 2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Rolls-Royce Dawn have?
9 cu ft in the trunk in the 2021 model, with 100 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 218 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 14.6 cu ft.
Does the Dawn have more cargo space than the Ford Focus?
No: 9 cu ft against 13 cu ft for the 2018 Ford Focus, about 4 cu ft less.
Has the Dawn's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 9 cu ft in 2016 and 9 cu ft in 2021, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the Dawn?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the BMW 330e (9 cu ft), BMW 228i (10 cu ft) and BMW 530e (10 cu ft), against 9 cu ft for the Dawn.
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