How Much Cargo Space Does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Have?
What Car Shoppers Need to Know
- The redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited has 19.4 cubic feet of cargo space, according to Cars.com cargo measurements.
- The 2026 RAV4’s cargo area is slightly bigger than that of the previous-generation RAV4, but the space is smaller than the cargo areas of key competitors like the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Honda CR-V hybrid.
- Even with the 2026 RAV4’s new adjustable cargo floor, the compact SUV still has a full-diameter temporary spare tire under it.
From its revised exterior looks, updated cabin technology and newly standard gas-electric hybrid powertrain, there’s a lot that’s new with the redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4 compact SUV. What hasn’t changed much, however, is the amount of cargo space behind its rear seats.
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How Does the 2026 RAV4’s Cargo Area Compare With the Prior RAV4’s?
- Takeaway: You’re getting roughly the same amount of cargo space — 19 cubic feet — in either the new RAV4 or the previous-generation SUV.
With cargo-area height, width and depth dimensions that are similar to those of its predecessor, the 2026 RAV4’s cargo area is a little less than 1 cubic foot larger, according to Cars.com’s measurements: 19.4 cubic feet versus 18.6 cubic feet. While the 2026 RAV4 has less cargo space above and behind the cargo area’s wheelhousings, its new height-adjustable cargo floor helps increase overall cargo space, and there’s still room for a full-diameter temporary spare tire underneath the floor.
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How Does the 2026 RAV4’s Cargo Space Compare With Other Compact SUVs?
- Takeaway: Like its predecessor, the 2026 RAV4’s cargo space is mid-pack for the class.
| Model | Cargo Volume Behind Backseat (cubic feet) |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited | 21.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid | 20.2 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited | 19.4 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Activ | 16.7 |
| 2025 Subaru Forester Sport | 16.5 |
If maximum cargo space behind the backseat is the most important thing your next compact SUV must have, there are models other than the RAV4 that you should consider. However, if cargo space is just one of many attributes important to you, the RAV4’s cargo space should be just fine.
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