If cargo space is top of mind in your SUV shopping endeavors, this info will certainly come in handy. It's a list put together by iSeeCars that ranks SUVs by their maximum cargo volume. The rankings are based based on iSeeCars' analysis of all new and used models within the last 5 years.
SUVs With The Most Cargo Space
iSeeCars says it used maximum cubic feet of cargo space as the metric to rank SUVs. Here are the SUV that ranked #1 in their segment according to iSeeCars.com:
- Subcompact SUV: Kia Seltos
- Luxury subcompact SUV: Volvo XC40
- Small/Compact SUV: Mitsubishi Outlander
- Luxury Small/Compact SUV: Land Rover Defender
- Midsize SUV: Chevrolet Traverse
- Luxury Midsize SUV: Range Rover Sport
- Large SUV: Chevrolet Suburban
- Luxury Large SUV: Cadillac Escalade ESV
- Crossover SUV: Chevrolet Traverse
- Luxury Crossover: Buick Enclave
- 3-row SUV: Chevrolet Suburban
- Luxury 3-row SUV: Cadillac Escalade ESV
- Hybrid SUV: Ford Explorer Hybrid
- Luxury Hybrid SUV: Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid
- Plug-in Hybrid SUV: Kia Sorento PHEV
- Luxury Plug-in Hybrid: Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid
- Electric SUV: Rivian R1S
- Luxury Electric SUV: Rivian R1S
- 7-seater SUV: Chevrolet Suburban
- Hybrid 7-seater SUV: Toyota Sequoia hybrid
- Luxury 7-seater SUV: Cadillac Escalade ESV
- Electric Luxury 7-seater SUV: Rivian R1S
Researchers suggest that car shoppers looking for a minivan-like passenger space as well as off-road capability try a midsize model like the Chevrolet Traverse, Jeep Wagoneer or Nissan Armada.
If a two-row SUV will work for you, iSeeCars researchers suggests models like the Ford Edge or Honda Passport that are powered by a turbo four-cylinder or V6 engine that offer better fuel efficiency.
2022 Honda Passport Trailsport. Credit: CarPro.
If you're looking for the best fuel economy figures - you'll need to look at compact and subcompact SUVs. Researchers say their high mpg ratings make them cost-effective road trip vehicles. While they don't have as much cargo or towing capacity as larger SUVs, researchers say they still offer utility thanks to available all-wheel drive and foldable rear seats maximize cargo capacity.
To see iSeeCars' complete list of SUV cargo rankings (including cubic feet measurements) by segment visit iSeeCars.
