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Tesla Model S Cargo Space

The 2026 Tesla Model S has 26 cu ft of cargo space behind the rear seats: room for 4 checked suitcases or 13 carry-ons.

EPA interior volume · 26 cu ft cargo · 94 cu ft cabin · measured 2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

Among 69 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 18.4 cu ft, so the Model S carries more than 93% of them.

What actually fits in a Model S

It has stayed at about 26 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2012 to 2026.

FIG.01·Tesla Model S — what fits in the trunk
What you are loadingHow many fitEach item
Checked suitcases427 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft
Carry-on cases1322 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft
Grocery bags20about 1 cu ft each
Golf bags4full set, about 5 cu ft
Folded strollerFitsabout 6 cu ft
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA cargo volume

Cabin or cargo — where the space went

FIG.02·Tesla Model S — cabin versus cargo
SpaceVolumeShare of total
Passenger cabin94 cu ft78.3%
Cargo area26 cu ft21.7%
Total interior120 cu ft100%
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA interior volume

Against cars with a similar cabin

FIG.03·Tesla Model S against similar cars
MeasureThis car69 sedans and coupes with a similar cabinDifference
Cargo volume26 cu ft18.4 cu ft+7.6 cu ft
In checked suitcases43+1
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across cars of similar cabin size

Cars with the same room

Against its closest rivals: the Dodge Charger has 23 cu ft, next to 26 cu ft for the Model S. That makes the Model S the roomiest of the two.

FIG.04·Tesla Model S — cars with the same cargo room
CarLoad volumevs Tesla Model SChecked suitcasesMeasured
Polestar 226 cu ft0 cu ft42021
Audi A626 cu ft0 cu ft42027
Audi S626 cu ft0 cu ft42027
Audi A725 cu ft-1 cu ft42025
Hyundai Elantra GT25 cu ft-1 cu ft42020
Nissan Kicks25 cu ft-1 cu ft42024
ROWS 6·SOURCE EPA interior volume + ForCar
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Frequently asked questions

How much cargo space does the Tesla Model S have?

26 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2026 model, with 94 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 69 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 18.4 cu ft.

Does the Model S have more cargo space than the Dodge Charger?

Yes: 26 cu ft against 23 cu ft for the 2026 Dodge Charger, about 3 cu ft more.

Has the Model S's cargo area got bigger over the years?

Not much overall: 26 cu ft in 2012 and 26 cu ft in 2026, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.

Which cars have the same cargo room as the Model S?

The closest by volume in the same body family are the Polestar 2 (26 cu ft), Audi A6 (26 cu ft) and Audi S6 (26 cu ft), against 26 cu ft for the Model S.

Cargo and passenger volumes from EPA interior-volume records, measured 2026 for the Tesla Model S, seats up. Luggage capacity computed by ForCar at 80% usable volume against airline-standard case sizes (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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