Among 59 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 15.5 cu ft, so the xD carries less than 81% of them.
What actually fits in a xD
It has stayed at about 11 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2008 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 | 84 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 11 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 95 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 59 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 11 cu ft | 15.5 cu ft | -4.5 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 1 | 2 | -1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Mini Clubman has 17 cu ft and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV 13 cu ft, next to 11 cu ft for the xD. That makes the xD the tightest of the three.
| Car | Load volume | vs Scion xD | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi i-MiEV | +2 cu ft | 2 | 2017 | |
| Lexus CT | +3 cu ft | 2 | 2017 | |
| Chevrolet Aveo | -4 cu ft | 1 | 2011 | |
| Volkswagen Beetle | +4 cu ft | 2 | 2019 | |
| Volvo C30 | +4 cu ft | 2 | 2013 | |
| Ford Fiesta | +4 cu ft | 2 | 2019 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
- Check a VIN for recalls, complaints and its exact build
- Exact value for that car, adjusted for its mileage
- The original window sticker and factory options
- Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
- No ads, on every page
- No ads, no tracking — and much more
Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Scion xD have?
11 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2014 model, with 84 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 59 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 15.5 cu ft.
Does the xD have more cargo space than the Mini Clubman?
No: 11 cu ft against 17 cu ft for the 2011 Mini Clubman, about 6 cu ft less.
Has the xD's cargo area got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 11 cu ft in 2008 and 11 cu ft in 2014, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the xD?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Mitsubishi i-MiEV (13 cu ft), Lexus CT (14 cu ft) and Chevrolet Aveo (7 cu ft), against 11 cu ft for the xD.
Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.