Among 70 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 17.6 cu ft, so the Aerio carries less than 80% of them.
What actually fits in a Aerio
It has stayed at about 13 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2002 to 2007.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 2 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 6 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 10 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 2 | 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 | 91 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 13 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 104 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 70 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft | -4.6 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 3 | -1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Volkswagen R32 has 15 cu ft, the Chevrolet Optra 9 cu ft and the Saturn Astra 20 cu ft, next to 13 cu ft for the Aerio.
| Car | Load volume | vs Suzuki Aerio | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daewoo LANOS | -1 cu ft | 2 | 2002 | |
| Kia Sephia | +1 cu ft | 2 | 2001 | |
| Scion xA | -1 cu ft | 2 | 2006 | |
| Volvo C30 | +2 cu ft | 2 | 2013 | |
| Daewoo NUBIRA | -2 cu ft | 1 | 2002 | |
| Volkswagen R32 | +2 cu ft | 2 | 2008 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Suzuki Aerio have?
13 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2007 model, with 91 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 70 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 17.6 cu ft.
Does the Aerio have more cargo space than the Volkswagen R32?
No: 13 cu ft against 15 cu ft for the 2008 Volkswagen R32, about 2 cu ft less.
Has the Aerio's cargo area got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 13 cu ft in 2002 and 13 cu ft in 2007, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the Aerio?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Daewoo LANOS (12 cu ft), Kia Sephia (14 cu ft) and Scion xA (12 cu ft), against 13 cu ft for the Aerio.
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