There's a cabin which includes 831 -
litres of load space, leather upholstery as an option, GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and a rear - entertainment system.
With the rear - seat backrests folded down, this rises to an impressive 1,905
litres of load space.
With the rear seats folded flat the interior provides no less than 1,170
litres of load space.
Fold the Jeep's rear seats flat and you'll unveil 1,267
litres of load space — and you can even fold the front passenger seat for extra-long items.
Porsche claims 425 -
litres of load space, but it's no family hatchback — this is split between the front and rear boots, so you'll have to pack practically rather than lavishly if you want to take your Cayman for a week away.
The ix35 packs a generous 465
litres of load space, coupled with 60:40 split seating configuration for good load flexibility.
It clips on to the convertible header rail, and can be conveniently folded and, when not in use, stowed in the boot area — which offers 196 -
litres of load space.
Removing the latter and folding the former opens up 1,635
litres of load space.
With the third row in place, there's a useful 510
litres of load space and a good sized under - floor compartment.
The AMG and hybrid saloons lose boot capacity, the C 63 and C 300h offering 435 litres while the battery pack of the C 350e results in 335
litres of load space.
It's claimed to have an extra 210
litres of load space, though, which is handy.
A large rear overhang translates into seven full - size seats and a large boot, serving up to 1,488
litres of load space with the rear seats folded flat.
Boot space is 380 litres which is a big step above the Mercedes - Benz A-Class's 341 litre cargo space, and the Audi's 60:40 split - folding rear seats open up a total of 1220
litres of loading space.
A minimum of 645
litres of loading area is available in the standard five - seat variant, which can be expanded to 805 litres by sliding the rear seats forward.
Not exact matches
When I walked into the backyard carrying a basket
of 48 oversized cookies, four
litres of ice cream, and aluminum pie plates
loaded with sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and chopped Skor bars you can be sure I had everyone's attention.
«In view
of this, the patrol team confiscated the equipment they use for the illicit act including a wooden Cotonou boat laden with 245 empty drums measuring 250
litres each, 91 empty Jerry cans measuring 25
litres each, and 21 drums
of 250
litres each
loaded with stolen Premium Motor Spirit.
A tanker
loaded with the 33,000
litres of petrol early Wednesday morning fell at Singer Area
of Sango - Ota in Ogun state.
Sharing the immensely practical body with the standard E-Class estate, it can store 640
litres of luggage with the seats up and as much as 1820
litres with them folded flat, while accommodating varying
loads with adjustable rear seat backrests and a 40:20:40 split folding rear seat.
The Golf Estate's loadspace volume has been expanded from the 505
litres of its predecessor to 605
litres (
loaded up to the back seat backrest), versus the 380
litres of the Golf hatchback.
This reduces the
load on the engine and makes for fuel savings
of around 0.15
litres per 100 kilometres according to the NEDC standard, and up to 0.2
litres per 100 km in city traffic with its frequent overrun and braking phases.
The hatchback makes
loading and unloading easy and the three and five - door both have a 380 -
litre boot, beating the 316 -
litre capacity
of the Focus ST and matching the Golf GTI's.
Loaded up to the front seat backrests and under the roof, the new Golf Estate offers a cargo volume
of 1,620
litres (versus the 1,495
litres of the Golf Estate Mk VI).
At idle, the more powerful iteration
of the 2.2 -
litre unit emits nothing more than a muted clatter, while under
load the soundtrack is more petrol than diesel.
However, those who cover in excess
of about 12,000 miles a year, or who make frequent long journeys, may still be happier with the 1.6 or 2.0 -
litre 108 and 148bhp diesel engines — the latter
of which is well suited to lugging heavy
loads.
Families who are keen on sports and recreational activities and who are looking for a versatile car that can adapt to all manner
of transportation tasks quickly and easily are also catered for by the new R - Class as only Mercedes knows how: the four seats in the rear fold flat individually, allowing the
load capacity to be expanded to as much as 2385
litres (VDA measuring method), a figure which clearly eclipses the
load space offered by estate cars.
There are 1,186
litres worth
of perfectly flat
load floor, which can accommodate everything from building materials to camping gear.
Folding down the rear seats frees up a total
load capacity
of 1,157
litres.
That said, the fifth - generation CR - V is an impressive piece
of work, the top -
of - the - line Touring
loaded with features, suitably upscale and sporting a brand - new engine across the model line - up — a turbocharged 1.5 -
litre four - cylinder engine with 190 - horsepower replaces the old, normally aspirated 2.4 L engine.
The luggage compartment has a
load space
of 580
litres.
The boot is
of a good size, offering 341
litres with the rear seats up, but there's a large lip to negotiate and the
load space isn't the best shape.
The
load compartment offers a capacity that ranges from 495 to 1354
litres (when
loaded up to the upper edge
of the rear seat backrests or
loaded to the roof with the rear bench seat folded down, respectively).
It's the Jaguar's boot that's the real letdown, with its awkwardly shaped
load area and measly capacity
of 455
litres, which is 25
litres down on the Alfa Giulia, BMW 3 Series, Merc C - Class and Lexus IS.
Remote-fold levers inside the
load - space opening allow the seats to be stowed flat quickly and easily, creating a cargo volume
of up to 1675
litres.
The cargo position gives you a
load capacity
of up to 1,390
litres (1,295
litres in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo).
The wide
load bay is capable
of holding 460
litres with the full quota
of 5 seats in full use.
The A1's boot capacity, in both three - and five - door versions, is 270
litres; that's enough for a decent - sized
load of shopping, but not quite enough for a full set
of golf clubs or one
of the more bulky baby buggies.
The optional electric tailgate opens to reveal a huge opening, while the 40:20:40 - split rear bench folds flat to create a totally flush
load area and up to 1,700
litres of capacity.
Steering column - manually adjustable for height, Electric windows, Footwell lighting - front,Multi - function steering wheel with trip computer, Stowage compartment in boot, Remote Online, Exterior mirrors - electrically adjustable and heated, Communications module for use
of the Mercedes connect me services, Instrument cluster with central multifunction display, Front seats with partial - electric adjustment, Glove compartment Lockable, air - conditioned and illuminated, ADAPTIVE BRAKE with HOLD function, Steuerung NAG 3 Druckölfilter, Ambient interior lighting, Reversing Camera, Parktronic with Active Park Assist, Automatically dimming driver's side door mirror, Auto dimming rear - view and driver's exterior mirror, Collision Prevention Assist Plus, Memory Package, Multifunction sports steering wheel,Easy - Pack Quickfold - rear seats split folding 1/3: 2/3, Airbags - windowbags,Airbags - dual stage, driver and passenger, Airbags - front sidebags, Driver's side kneebag, Front cup holder,Rain - sensing wipers,Mercedes - Benz emergency call system, Automatic climate control, Diamond radiator grille with chrome pins with one louvre, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, LED Intelligent Light System - high - performance headlamps, Black Ash Wood - Trim, Brake Assist (BAS), AMG bodystyling, 19» AMG alloy wheels: multi-spoke design, Technical modifications (05), Rear armrest folding, with compartment and cup holder, Electric glass sunroof,9 - speed automatic transmission, Speedtronic cruise control,Light - alloy wheels, 7 - spoke design 43.2 cm (17»), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Tyre pressure monitoring system, DIRECT CONTROL - sport - tuned suspension with unique damping system, Exterior mirrors - electrically folding, Advanced PRE-SAFE System, COMAND Online, DAB digital radio, EU6 emissions standard, AMG sports package, COC document EU6 without registration certificate part II, ECO start / stop function, TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor, DVD player, Heated seats - front, Heated windscreen washer system, Ambient interior lighting,80 -
litre fuel tank, Technical preparation for the use
of Live Traffic Information, United Kingdom Steering, AMG Line, Premium Package, Adaptive Brake System, Mirror Package, Controller on centre console, Automatic child seat recognition sensor, AMG floor mats, Luggage net in
load area, Diesel Emission control BLUETEC (SCR)
The Kia's boot shows hatchback origins, and with a quoted
load space
of 380
litres is roomier than all expect the Holden Cruze.
At 48.7 mpg, the 2.0 -
litre diesel is more efficient than the 3.0 -
litre's figure
of 47.9 mpg, but the larger engine will feel less stressed under heavy
loads.
But for those wishing to carry a long item back from their trip — whether it be a Mark Rothko from the Art Gallery or a newly discovered artefact from the latest archaeological dig — a
loading length
of 2245 mm and
load capacity
of 1930
litres is accessed by electronically raising the boot floor to meet the seat base, allowing the item to slide through effortlessly.
Having had both rear seats removed, the SWB has an internal
load area
of 1,574
litres and a payload
of 593 kg.
Although it has lower horsepower than the alternative V8 Chrysler Hemi engine, the higher torque and better fuel economy
of the Cummins 6.7
litre turbocharged diesel straight six engine makes it more suitable for towing heavy
loads for long distances.
If the 1,724 mm - long vehicle interior is
loaded up to roof height and all the way to the backs
of the front seats, the capacity increases to 1,230
litres.
In addition, with the rear seat cushions folded up against the front seat - backs, the Sports Tourer has a completely flat
load floor and a maximum
load capacity
of up to 1550
litres.
A new saddle - design fuel tank has been integrated to hold 90.5
litres enabling Rapide to deliver a range
of over 300 miles without reducing the car's sporting dynamics and serves the dual purpose
of a flat
loading space in the luggage compartment.
At the rear, New Generation i20 features a large tailgate for ease
of loading into its generous boot space (up 10 % on the previous generation car to 326
litres).
The EcoSport's boot (352 -
litres) is leagues ahead in terms
of practicality because
loading and unloading is easy while the Nexon (350 -
litres) also has a good enough luggage capacity.
Open the large tailgate and you'll find a low
loading lip and a decent 476
litres of luggage room.
Aiding the practicalities
of everyday use, the luggage compartment features a movable bulkhead to permit access from the rear cabin while the rear seats fold flat at the touch
of a button to create a flat
loading space increasing the luggage compartment from 301
litres to 750
litres.