Among 70 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 17.6 cu ft, so the Prius Prime sits above it.
What actually fits in a Prius Prime
It has stayed at about 20 cu ft in every model year we hold, 2017 to 2024.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 3 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 10 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 16 | 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 | 91 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 20 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 111 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 70 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 20 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft | +2.4 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 3 | 3 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Nissan Kicks has 25 cu ft, the Audi A6 26 cu ft and the Audi S6 26 cu ft, next to 20 cu ft for the Prius Prime. That makes the Prius Prime the tightest of the four.
| Car | Load volume | vs Toyota Prius Prime | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf R | 0 cu ft | 3 | 2026 | |
| Volkswagen GTI | 0 cu ft | 3 | 2026 | |
| Toyota C-HR | -1 cu ft | 3 | 2022 | |
| Toyota COROLLA iM | +1 cu ft | 3 | 2018 | |
| Chevrolet Cruze | -1 cu ft | 3 | 2019 | |
| Mazda MX-30 | +1 cu ft | 3 | 2023 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Toyota Prius Prime have?
20 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2024 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 Prius Prime have more cargo space than the Nissan Kicks?
No: 20 cu ft against 25 cu ft for the 2024 Nissan Kicks, about 5 cu ft less.
Has the Prius Prime's cargo area got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 20 cu ft in 2017 and 20 cu ft in 2024, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the Prius Prime?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Volkswagen Golf R (20 cu ft), Volkswagen GTI (20 cu ft) and Toyota C-HR (19 cu ft), against 20 cu ft for the Prius Prime.
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