We’ve seen more than a few SUVs that seemed to forget that the “U” stands for Utility. Cargo space is especially important in subcompact SUVs, where the engineers are challenged to provide as much luggage space as possible in a small, city-friendly, easy-to-park package. Here are the five subcompact SUVs with the greatest cargo capacity.
5th Place: Buick Encore
How much does it hold?
- Seats folded: 48.4 cubic feet
- Seats in place: 18.8 cubic feet
- Base price: $23,915
Buick was one of the first brands to field a subcompact SUV entrant, and the just-updated Encore is still one of the most utilitarian vehicles in the segment.
Platform sharing
The closely related Chevrolet Trax has similar advantages but a smidge less cargo space.
Motor Trend’s take
Motor Trend likes the Encore’s ride and was impressed by the handling, though we wish it offered more active safety features.
4th Place: Jeep Renegade
How much does it hold?
- Seats folded: 50.8 cubic feet
- Seats in place: 18.5 cubic feet
- Base price: $19,090
For a brand with such a rugged heritage, the Renegade earns its cute-ute stripes, too.
Fun and functional
The cheeky little Jeep is brimming with character, but it’s also a serious cargo hauler with plenty of interior space for a vehicle of its size.
Motor Trend’s take
Motor Trend loves the styling and the off-road abilities of the Trailhawk version, but we lament the less than stellar fuel economy and badly behaved automatic transmission.
3rd Place: Subaru Crosstrek
How much does it hold?
- Seats folded: 55.3 cubic feet
- Seats in place: 20.8 cubic feet
- Base price: $22,570 (2017 model)
The Crosstrek is more of a hatchback on stilts, but that doesn’t affect cargo space.
All-wheel drive for all
The Crosstrek holds nearly as much luggage as the Honda HR-V, and unlike the other crossovers on this list, it comes standard with all-wheel drive.
Motor Trend’s take
The redesigned-for-2018 version is based on the freshly redesigned Subaru Impreza, which impressed the Motor Trend staff with its sharp handling and long list of safety features.
2nd Place: Nissan Rogue Sport
How much does it hold?
- Seats folded: 53.3–61.1 cubic feet
- Seats in place: 19.9–22.9 cubic feet
- Base price: $22,380
The Nissan Rogue Sport is slightly larger than the other SUVs on this list, but it’s not quite in the compact SUV class.
Impressive with seats down
The entry-level Rogue Sport S—which lacks the nifty Divide-N-Hide cargo shelving of its upmarket versions—has slightly more seats-down space than the Honda HR-V.
Motor Trend’s take
The interior fit and finish is impressive, but the Rogue is thirsty and not particularly engaging to drive.
1st Place: Honda HR-V
How much does it hold?
- Seats folded: 55.9–58.8 cubic feet
- Seats in place: 23.2–24.3 cubic feet
- Base price (incl. destination): $20,405
Honda is the master of packaging, and it’s carefully relocated some of the HR-V’s mechanical bits to open up as much cargo space as possible.
Front-drive gets more space
In fact, the front-drive HR-Vs hold slightly more cargo than the AWD version because the driveline takes up less space.
Motor Trend’s take
Motor Trend likes the HR-V for its fuel economy and nimble handling, though we wish the engine was more powerful and less noisy.
Read more about the Honda-HR-V:
- 2016 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD First Test
- The Big Test: 2015-2016 Subcompact Crossovers
- 2016 Honda HR-V EX Long-Term Arrival
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