Measured: Cargo Room for SUVs and Minivans

That gives consumers a better idea of the cargo they can fit in the back, whether it’s a new dishwasher, two dozen bags of mulch, or a big-screen TV coming home from the electronics store.

Our auto engineers also measure the luggage capacity behind the raised third-row seat, because automakers market three-row vehicles as capable of carrying the entire family and their luggage. But as anyone who has tried to do that knows, the space behind the raised third-row seat isn’t always very generous. That’s why we also evaluate how much luggage can fit behind the raised third-row seat.

Scroll down to see our rankings for both the vehicle’s overall cargo room and its third-row luggage room. Click on the model names to visit their model pages, where you’ll find road tests, reliability ratings, pricing, and much more.