Quick answer
Among 56 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 26.6 cu ft, so the XC90 carries more than 98% of them. It gives 31.1% of its interior to luggage, more than most cars give.
What actually fits in a XC90
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 8 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 23 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 37 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 7 | full set, about 5 cu ft |
| Folded stroller | Fits | about 6 cu ft |
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA cargo volume
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 104 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 47 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 151 cu ft |
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA interior volume
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 56 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 47 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | +20.4 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 8 | 4 | +4 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across cars of similar cabin size
Cars with the same room
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Volvo XC90 | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | -8 cu ft | 6 | 2026 | |
| Volvo XC70 | -10 cu ft | 6 | 2016 | |
| Toyota Prius V | -13 cu ft | 5 | 2017 | |
| Volvo V90 | -13 cu ft | 5 | 2021 | |
| Volvo V90CC | -13 cu ft | 5 | 2026 | |
| Chevrolet Blazer | -16 cu ft | 5 | 2026 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE EPA interior volume + ForCar
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Volvo XC90 have?
47 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2022 model, with 104 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 56 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin is 26.6 cu ft.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the XC90?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Honda CR-V (39 cu ft), Volvo XC70 (37 cu ft) and Toyota Prius V (34 cu ft), against 47 cu ft for the XC90.
Cargo and passenger volumes from EPA interior-volume records, measured 2022 for the Volvo XC90, 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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