2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space

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One of the advantages of full-size SUVs is their ability to handle lots of cargo. Judging available cargo space however, comes with a caveat. All of the 2015 SUVs with the most cargo space offer three rows of seating, so cargo space varies depending upon the number of rows folded. This means mid-size models like the Ford Explorer are potentially capable of besting some of their full-size counterparts in some specific areas, even if they are surpassed in overall volume. While this listing ranks models by overall volume, we’ll also quote their second and third-row capacities for comparison purposes.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #1. Ford Expedition EL - 130.8 Cubic Feet Overall

The big dog in this category is the Ford Expedition EL. Offering an impressive 130.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity with its second- and third-row seats folded, the Expedition EL will carry 85.5 cubic feet with its third-row seats folded and 42.6 cubic feet with its third-row seats deployed. Further, the super-sized version of Ford’s flagship SUV is capable of towing a maximum of 9,200 pounds, or it can haul a 1,630-pound payload. Power comes from Ford’s turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 producing 365 horsepower and 420 ft-lbs of toque. Pricing for the 2015 Ford Expedition EL starts at $42,250.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #2. Lincoln Navigator L - 128.8 Cubic Feet Overall

Closely related in size to the Expedition EL (the two share the same platform), but giving up a few tenths here and there in cargo space to compensate for its additional luxury features, the Lincoln Navigator L offers 128.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity with both the second- and third-row seats folded, 86.3 cubic feet with the third-row seats folded, and 42.6 cubic feet with the third row deployed. For the Lincoln application, Ford’s engineers got 380 horsepower and 460 ft-lbs of torque out of the turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. Maximum towing capacity is 8,600 pounds. Pricing starts at $63,645.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #3. Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL - 121.1 Cubic Feet Overall

Chevrolet’s Suburban and its GMC Yukon XL cousin come in third with identical figures of 121.1 cubic feet with both rows folded, 76.7 cubic feet with their third-row seats folded, and 38.9 cubic feet with their third-row seats deployed. Power for both is derived from GM’s 5.3-liter V8, producing 355 horsepower and 382 ft-lbs of torque. Both will tow a maximum of 8,300 pounds with rear-drive and 8,000 pounds with four-wheel drive. Maximum payloads are 1,764 pounds with rear-wheel drive and 1,725 pounds with four-wheel drive. Pricing starts at $49,035 for the Yukon XL and $47,595 for the Suburban.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #4. Cadillac Escalade ESV - 120.9 Cubic Feet Overall

Cadillac’s Escalade ESV, while related to Suburban and Yukon XL, gives up a few tenths of capacity to them overall, but matches them in capacity behind the second and third rows. With both rows folded, the Cadillac carries some 120.9 cubic feet of cargo overall. With the third-row seats folded, the Escalade ESV will carry 76.7 cubic feet. Like Suburban and Yukon XL, with the third row of seats deployed, the Cadillac ESV carries 39.3 cubic feet. The big Cadillac runs a 420-horsepower, 6.2-liter V8 with 460 ft-lbs of torque. Towing capacity is 8,100 pounds, pricing starts at $74,695.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #5. Toyota Sequoia 120.1 Cubic Feet Overall

Sized like the gargantuan tree for which it is so aptly named, Toyota’s Sequoia picks up fifth place here with 120.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity when its second- and third-row seats are folded, 66.6 cubic feet with only its third row folded, and 18.9 cubic feet with its third row in place. One of the most powerful engines in the full-size SUV class, Toyota’s 381-horsepower, 5.7-liter V8 endows the Sequoia with 401 ft-lbs of torque. Maximum towing capacity is 7,400 pounds, and the Toyota will haul a 1,370-pound payload. The Toyota Sequoia’s pricing starts at $44,095 for 2015.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #6. Buick Enclave /Chevrolet Traverse /GMC Acadia - 116 Cubic Feet Overall

Chevrolet’s Traverse, GMC’s Acadia, and Buick’s Enclave all come in within tenths of one another in cargo capacity. Traverse offers 116.3 overall, 70.3 with the third row folded, and 24.4 with the third-row seats in place. Acadia has 116.1 overall, 70.1 third row folded, and 24.1 third-row seats deployed. Enclave offers 115.2 overall, 68.9 cubic feet third-row seats folded, and 23.3 cubic feet of capacity with the third row in place. GM’s 288-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 provides 270 ft-lbs of torque and 2000 pounds of towing capacity. Pricing starts at $30,995 for Traverse, $33,975 for Acadia, and $38,890 for Enclave.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #7. Ford Expedition 108.3 Cubic Feet Overall

The seventh position on this list of the 2015 SUVs with the most cargo space is occupied by Ford’s standard Expedition model. The second largest Ford suv offers 108.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity overall, 55 cubic feet with its third row folded, and 18.6 cubic feet with its third row in place. Power output is the same as its larger Expedition EL sibling, with 365 horsepower and 420 ft-lbs of torque emanating from the turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. Expedition’s towing capacity is 6,000 pounds, and the model is good for a payload of 1,690 pounds. Pricing starts at $38,975.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #8. Lincoln Navigator 103.3 Cubic Feet Overall

Just as at the top of this list, the standard Navigator follows closely on the heels of its standard Expedition platform mate with 103.5 cubic feet of cargo space with both rows folded, 54.4 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 18.1 cubic feet with the third-row deployed. Like Navigator L, the standard Navigator enjoys 380 horsepower and 460 ft-lbs of torque from the 3.5-liter EcoBost turbocharged V6. However, with less weight to move, the standard Navigator is rated to tow more, at 9,000 pounds with rear drive and 8,500 pounds with four-wheel drive. Pricing starts at $61,480.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #9. Nissan Armada - 97.1 Cubic Feet Overall

Named for a fleet of warships, Nissan’s Armada slots in at number nine on this list, with its maximum cargo capacity of 97.1 cubic feet with both rows of seats folded. If you fold the third row, you’ll get 56.7 cubic feet. If you leave the third row deployed, cargo capacity will be reduced to “only” 20.0 cubic feet. Providing the power for Nissan’s flagship SUV is a 317-horsepower, 5.6-liter V8 with 385 ft-lbs of torque. Properly equipped, the Armada is rated to tow up to 6,500 pounds, and its maximum payload is 1,453 pounds. Pricing starts at $37,590.

2015 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space: #10. Infiniti QX80 - 95.1 Cubic Feet Overall

Closely related to Nissan’s Armada, Infiniti’s QX80 offers 95.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity with its second- and third-row seats folded. Fold the third row and the Infiniti will transport 49.6 cubic feet of cargo. If you leave the third row in place, you’ll benefit from 16.6 cubic feet of cargo space. Nissan’s engineers got 400 horsepower and 413 ft-lbs of torque out of the 5.6-liter V8 for the QX80. With the additional power also comes a higher tow rating of 8,500 pounds when properly configured. For the 2015 model year, Infiniti QX80 pricing starts at $62,700.