10 Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback City Hero ・ Photo by Honda

Hatchbacks are making quite a comeback in the United States with automakers continuing to offer hatchback versions of their compact sedans. Recently, we’ve seen a hatchback version of the all-new Chevrolet Cruze, and Honda gave the Civic Hatchback one of the best redesigns we’ve seen in a long time.

While hatchbacks are known for their go-kart-like maneuverability and outstanding fuel economy numbers, most people purchase them for their ability to offer more utility due to their large cargo areas. If cargo space is one of your biggest necessities for buying a hatchback you might want to consider the ones that offer exceptional space in the boot.

With that in mind, read ahead to find out which made our list of top 10 Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space.

2017 Kia Soul

Unlike most conventional hatchbacks, the Kia Soul has a boxy design that helps it offer one of the most spacious cabins in the segment. There isn’t much that the Kia Soul isn’t capable of carrying in its large cargo area which offers a maximum of 49.5 cubic feet. Comparatively, that’s around 10 cubic feet smaller than the Kia Sportage crossover. That space makes the Kia Soul the perfect vehicle for grocery shopping, airport runs, and short road trips for your next family vacation.

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2017 Honda Fit

The Honda Fit is one of the best-selling vehicles from the Japanese automaker. Known for carrying a high resale value, the Honda Fit is also very popular for offering a spacious cabin. Like the Kia Soul, the Honda Fit also opts for a boxier design that helps offer a huge entry point when loading the cabin area. With the seats folded flat, the Honda Fit offers a total cargo space of 52.7 cubic feet - which is almost as big as the Honda HR-V sub compact crossover. Even with the rear seats in user position, the Honda Fit is capable of fitting two full-size travel bags without any issues. With the seats down, you can stuff the Honda Fit with everything from two bicycles, furniture, large camping gear, and big boxes.

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2017 Fiat 500L

Fiat is on a roll with its lineup of cute hatchbacks. Building on the success of the FIAT 500, the Italian automaker has decided to offer a subcompact crossover version called the FIAT 500X and a larger version of the hatchback called the FIAT 500L. The Fiat 500L competes with the likes of the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, and offers an outstanding cargo space of up to 68 cubic feet which is big enough for as many golf bags as you need for your next golfing trip with friends or family. The Fiat 500L also offers the most cargo capacity on our list so if space is your primary concern, you'll want to test drive one as soon as possible. With the rear seats in user position, you'll enjoy a total of 22.4 cubic feet of space which is big enough for at least four travel bags.

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2017 Hyundai Elantra GT

When you first see the Hyundai Elantra GT, you wouldn't think that it has an enormous amount of cargo space, but looks can be deceiving. The Hyundai Elantra GT offers a total of 51 cubic feet of space for your cargo needs. Even with the seats up in user position, the Elantra GT can easily fit two to three pieces of luggage with a total of 23 cubic feet. It's the perfect car for packing in the friends, family, and cargo for a short road trip. 

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2017 Lexus CT 200h

Many luxury automakers have recently been jumping in on the hatchback segment; however, there is one luxury hatchback that's been around for quite some time - the Lexus CT 200h. In the United States, the Lexus CT 200h was around before the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. Also, unlike the A3 and CLA-Class, it's exclusively available as a hatchback. With the seats folded flat, the Lexus CT 200h offers a strong 14.3 cubic feet - and putting down the 60/40 split seats will allow you to easily fit two to three full-size travel bags or two golf bags.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is the only electric hatchback to make it on our list which makes it pretty special. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class follows the Kia Soul and Honda Fit when it comes to its boxy styling which means you'll get to enjoy some nice cargo capacity. With the rear seats folded you'll get to use a total of 51.4 cubic feet, and with the seats up you'll get 21.6 cubic feet. That means you'll have little issues when taking a trip to the grocery store or even IKEA to pick up some small furniture. Not to mention you'll be traveling in the lap of luxury.

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2017 Toyota Prius V

The Toyota Prius lineup has expanded in the past couple of years. The hybrid model has graduated from its hatchback styling to offer the smaller Toyota Prius c and the Toyota Prius v. The latter of the two is the one we're interested in as it provides significant cargo capacity with a total of 67.3 cubic feet. More than enough for at least three golf bags and three pieces of full-size travel bags - all at one time. Even with the seats in user position, the Toyota Prius V offers a total of 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space - which is more than enough for four pieces of travel luggage, and a couple of other small size carry on bags. Of course, the Toyota Prius V's EPA rated fuel economy of 43/39 (city/highway) is also very attractive.

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

As mentioned before, hatchbacks are making a huge come back in the US market, and Chevrolet decided to jump in on the action with the hatchback version of the Cruze. Built for the more adventurous driver that needs more utility than a sedan has to offer, the Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback offers a large cargo area. With the two rear seats folded, the Cruze Hatchback has a total cargo capacity of 47.2 cubic feet and depending on how you use the 60/40 folding rear seats; the Cruze Hatchback can fit anything from camping gear to a full-size bicycle. It is the perfect hatchback for those that love an outdoor lifestyle. Not to mention, it is one of the sleekest looking hatchbacks on the market.

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2017 Ford Focus Hatchback

Another great and spacious American hatchback is the Ford Focus Hatchback. Offering a total of 23.8 cubic feet with the rear seats up, and 44.8 cubic feet with the rear seats down, the Ford Focus Hatchback is ready to tackle any situation. We've seen anything from six pieces of travel luggage to a full-size bicycle in the back of this roomy vehicle. The Focus ST and Focus RS versions take things to the next level with higher performance options. So whether you're looking for a fun hatchback for your family road-trips or your weekend camping trip, the Ford Focus Hatchback is one you should check out.

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2017 Honda Civic Hatchback

The Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe were recently redesigned with much acclaim given to the new aggressive exterior look, and it seems like the Honda Civic Hatchback took things even further with one of the sexiest exterior designs we've seen in a while from the Japanese automaker. The Civic Hatchback offers a total of 46.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded and 25.7 cubic feet with the rear seats in user position. That means, like the Ford Focus Hatchback, the Honda Civic Hatchback is ready for any trip you throw its way. The Civic Hatchback makes the perfect vehicle for your weekend camping trip as it's capable of fitting multiple bags, tents, coolers, or any other gear you and a friend may need.

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