How much can a Ford Fiesta hold?
In brief, cargo capacity for the Ford Fiesta depends on body style and market. A typical US hatchback holds about 14.9 cubic feet (423 liters) behind the rear seats, expanding to roughly 31 cubic feet (878 liters) with the rear seats folded. In Europe, boot space is published in liters—roughly 292 liters with the seats up and around 1,000 liters with the seats down. Numbers vary by model year, trim level, and whether you’re looking at a 3-door or 5-door hatch, or a sedan variant. Ford stopped selling the Fiesta in the United States after 2019, though it remains available in other regions.
United States hatchback cargo capacity
Overview
The following figures correspond to the common 5-door hatchback configuration that was sold in the U.S. market in recent years. They illustrate the standard cargo capacity people typically ask about when planning trips or groceries.
- Cargo behind rear seats (hatch): 14.9 cubic feet (423 liters)
- Cargo with rear seats folded: 31.0 cubic feet (878 liters)
Practically speaking, the 14.9 cubic feet of space is enough for several grocery runs or a couple of large suitcases. Folding the rear seats increases that volume substantially, allowing taller or longer items such as bicycles or flat-pack furniture to fit more easily.
European market boot space
Overview
In Europe, storage is typically reported in liters. The Fiesta’s compact footprint hides a surprisingly flexible interior, with a separate boot (trunk) measurement that reflects daily usability for shopping, weekend breaks, and family trips.
- Boot space behind rear seats (hatch): about 292 liters
- With rear seats folded: around 1,000 liters
These figures indicate a practical balance between a small exterior size and a reasonably versatile interior, suitable for luggage, sports gear, and shopping loads when the seats are configured to maximize space.
Other variants and notes
Sedan and smaller-body configurations
Some markets offered a Fiesta sedan or three-door hatch, which can have slightly different cargo figures. In general, sedans tend to have smaller trunks than hatchbacks, typically in the low-to-mid hundreds of liters range (roughly 9–12 cubic feet, about 250–340 liters). Exact numbers depend on year, trim, and market, so it's best to check the specific specification sheet for your model year and region.
Bottom line: for most Fiesta buyers, the hatchback provides the best combination of passenger space and cargo flexibility, with roughly 15 cubic feet behind the rear seats and about 30 cubic feet with the seats folded, varying by country and model year.
Summary
The Ford Fiesta’s load capacity varies by market and body style. In the United States, a five-door hatchback typically offers about 14.9 cu ft behind the rear seats and around 31 cu ft with the seats folded. In Europe, boot space is published in liters—about 292 L with seats up and approximately 1,000 L with seats down. Always verify the exact figures for your specific year, trim, and configuration, especially since the Fiesta has been discontinued in the U.S. since 2019 but remains active in other markets.
