15 SUVs With the Most Cargo Space in 2021
For years, the SUV has been one of the most popular vehicle types in the U.S. market. Every carmaker has one, from the highest luxury segment on down to more budget-friendly models.
SUVs afford customers the ability to ride higher than the typical sedan and carry more passenger and cargo than the typical sedan.
Newsweek has crunched the numbers and found out which 15 SUVs have the most cargo space. Take a look.
No. 15 - 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Total Cargo Space: 140.5 cubic feet
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 140.5 cubic feet of total cargo space. Behind the first row there's 68.3 cubic feet, 36.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 17.2 cubic feet of space is behind the Grand Cherokee L's third row.
The cargo area includes a storage tray, eight cargo tie-downs, a driver's side storage bin and a 12-volt auxiliary power outlet. A cargo compartment cover is standard on many trims.
No. 14 - 2022 Infiniti QX60
Total Cargo Space: 140.6 cubic feet
The three-row premium SUV boasts 75.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row, 41.6 cubic feet behind the second and 14.5 cubic feet behind the third.
The power liftgate can be motion activated on the two highest trim levels.
For shoppers with cargo at the front of their purchasing mind, the QX60 edges out the Acura MDX by a few cubic feet and outpaces the Audi Q7.
No. 13 - 2021 Toyota Highlander
Total Cargo Space: 141.3 cubic feet
Toyota's family SUV has 84.3 cubic feet of cargo space past the first row, 48.4 cubic feet beyond the second row and 16 cubic feet if the third row is up.
The liftgate can be activated hands-free through a kick sensor.
The Honda Pilot, a key rival to the Highlander, has far less cargo space.
No. 12 - 2021 Cadillac XT6
Total Cargo Space: 149.9 cubic feet
The Cadillac XT6 has 78.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind its first row, 43.1 cubic feet behind the second row and rounds out with 12.6 cubic feet behind the third row.
The XT6 has more than 10 cubic feet of total cargo space over the similarly premium Acura MDX and Audi Q7.
No. 11 - 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Total Cargo Space: 150.4 cubic feet
An off-roading favorite, the Jeep Wrangler has 72.4 cubic feet of storage space behind the front seats and 31.7 cubic feet behind the second row.
Most trims offer a vehicle theft alarm that protects the liftgate.
The Trail Rail Cargo Management Group package includes a load floor, four anchor pods, a swing gate rail and a rear cargo mat. The cargo area also features a courtesy lamp and 12-volt power outlet.
The Wrangler's cargo space numbers best those of the Toyota 4Runner (128 cubic feet) and the Land Rover Defender (58.3 cubic feet behind the first row).
No. 10 - 2021 Infiniti QX80
Total Cargo Space: 152.5 cubic feet
The largest SUV that Infiniti sells has 95.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row, 49.6 cubic feet after the second row and 16.6 cubic feet beyond the third row.
The QX80 features a power liftgate.
The QX80's cargo space is better than the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, though it loses out to the higher-ranked Cadillac Escalade.
No. 9 - 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Total Cargo Space: 154 cubic feet
The German automaker's three-row SUV has 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front row, 55.5 cubic feet behind the second row and 20.6 cubic feet after the third. The liftgate can be opened hands-free.
The Atlas wins out over the Honda Pilot on cargo space, while the Kia Telluride is higher-ranked on this list.
No. 8 - 2021 Buick Enclave
Total Cargo Space: 157.3
Anchoring the middle of this list is the Buick Enclave, which has 97.6 cubic feet of cargo room behind the front seats, 58 cubic feet after the second row and 23.6 cubic feet after the third row.
The power liftgate can be activated from the key fob.
The Enclave falls short of the Hyundai Palisade's cargo space (featured in a higher position on this list) and wins against the Mazda CX-9, which has 71.2 cubic feet of cargo space beyond the front seats.
No. 7 - 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
Total Cargo Space: 157.3 cubic feet
The Traverse has the same total cargo space as its Enclave cousin, but ekes out a higher standing with 0.6 more cubic feet behind the first row. Behind the second and third rows are 57.8 cubic feet and 23 cubic feet of cargo space, respectively. The Traverse has an available hands-free power-programmable liftgate.
The Ford Explorer, another three-row SUV, falls short with only 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row.
No. 6 - 2021 Cadillac Escalade
Total Cargo Space: 170.4 cubic feet
Another SUV from the GM family, the Escalade has 126.6 cubic feet of space behind the first row, 81.5 cubic feet of cargo room after the second row and 42.9 cubic feet of cargo room past the third row.
The power liftgate can be operated hands-free.
The Escalade wins in a cargo comparison against the Lincoln Navigator, which has 103.3 cubic feet of space after the first row. The SUV also bests the cargo room in the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
No. 5 - 2021 Nissan Armada
Total Cargo Space: 171.1 cubic feet
The largest SUV of Nissan's lineup has 95.4 cubic feet after the first row, 49.9 cubic feet after the second and 16.5 after the third.
An auto-closure liftgate comes standard with a power liftgate available on the SL and Platinum Trims.
By comparison, the Chevrolet Tahoe has 122.9 cubic feet of cargo space and the Ford Expedition has 121.5 cubic feet of cargo space.
No. 4 - 2021 Hyundai Palisade
Total Cargo Space: 173.3 cubic feet
Hyundai's three-row SUV offers 86.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row, 45.8 cubic feet behind the second row and 18 cubic feet after the third. The second row of seats have electric cargo area releases.
The cargo area has an underfloor storage compartment, cover, area light and 12-volt outlet. The hands-free liftgate has quick open, auto open and adjustable height settings.
The Palisade's cargo space bests that in the three-row Volkswagen Atlas and Honda Pilot.
No. 3 - 2021 Kia Telluride
Total Cargo Space: 178.1 cubic feet
The SUV with the third-most total cargo space on this list has 87 cubic feet of cargo room after the first row, 46 cubic feet after the second row and 21 cubic feet after the third row.
The three-row vehicle offers a hands-free power liftgate with programmable operation.
In terms of cargo, the Telluride has an edge over the Palisade and the Atlas.
No. 2 - 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Total Cargo Space: 179.2 cubic feet
Behind the first row of Jeep's three-row SUV there's 94.2 cubic feet of cargo space. Behind the second and third rows are 70.9 cubic feet and 27.4 cubic feet, respectively. The Grand Wagoneer has a hands-free power liftgate, a cargo net and cargo tie-down loops.
The Grand Wagoneer has more cargo room than the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Chevrolet Traverse (No. 7 on this list).
No. 1 - 2022 Jeep Wagoneer
Total Cargo Space: 179.2 cubic feet
The Wagoneer would tie with its Grand Wagoneer counterpart if it didn't have the edge of 116.7 cubic feet of cargo room after the first row. A roomy 70.8 cubic feet of space is behind the second row and 27.4 cubic feet follow the third row. The three-row SUV also has a hands-free power liftgate, a cargo net and cargo tie down loops
Jeep's new SUV has more cargo space than the Cadillac Escalade (also on this list) and the Ford Explorer.
