Among 64 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 26.6 cu ft, so the xB carries less than 81% of them.
What actually fits in a xB
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 3 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 11 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 17 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 3 | 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 | 101 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 22 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 123 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 64 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 22 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | -4.6 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 3 | 4 | -1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Nissan Cube has 11 cu ft, the Suzuki SX4 16 cu ft and the Infiniti EX35 19 cu ft, next to 22 cu ft for the xB. That makes the xB the roomiest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Scion xB | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 cu ft | 3 | 2015 | |
| Hyundai Tucson | +1 cu ft | 4 | 2009 | |
| Pontiac Vibe | -2 cu ft | 3 | 2010 | |
| Infiniti EX35 | -3 cu ft | 3 | 2012 | |
| Infiniti QX50 | -3 cu ft | 3 | 2017 | |
| Buick Regal TourX | -3 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 Scion xB have?
22 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2015 model, with 101 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 64 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin is 26.6 cu ft.
Does the xB have more cargo space than the Nissan Cube?
Yes: 22 cu ft against 11 cu ft for the 2014 Nissan Cube, about 11 cu ft more.
Has the xB's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 21 cu ft in 2004 and 22 cu ft in 2015, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the xB?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (22 cu ft), Hyundai Tucson (23 cu ft) and Pontiac Vibe (20 cu ft), against 22 cu ft for the xB.
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