Yahoo Autos Cargo Space and Storage
Cargo Space and Storage Rating:
Its 12-cubic-foot trunk is one of the smallest in this comparison, but the S60 still matched most of its rivals in our carry-on-suitcase testing. In fact, with its rear seat folded, the long-wheelbase S60 Inscription offered space for 17 of our cases-only two short of the much more voluminous Buick Regal Sportback.
Test Results: Carry-On Luggage
Cargo Configurations
Cargo Volume Comparisons
Lift-Over Height
Lifting cargo into the S60’s trunk is aided by a relatively low lift-over height, which ties the Acura TLX and comes close to the Audi A4 and the Lexus IS.
Test Results: Lift-Over Height
Interior Cubby Storage
The S60’s small-item storage is hampered by a shallow center-armrest storage bin, slim door pockets, and a lack of underfloor storage in the trunk area. A unique floating dashboard design frees up space behind the climate controls for storage, but the left-angled orientation makes it difficult for the driver to reach this bin while on the move.
Why do we use ping-pong balls?
To determine the interior space available to stash travel essentials, we’ve devised a range of measuring protocols. We use six beverage containers ranging in size and shape to gauge cupholder accommodation. We stack, stuff, and arrange 9-by-14-by-22-inch cardboard boxes to quantify the number of airline-carry-on-size suitcases that will fit in a trunk or folded seat’s cargo space. To measure irregularly shaped gloveboxes, door pockets, and console bins, we fill each container with 1.5-inch-diameter ping-pong balls. It’s tempting to convert the number of spheres to a volume (cubic inches), but we resist that calculation because-as with the box of tissues, 12-ounce can of soda, or gallon of milk you might stash in these compartments-there are voids between the balls. Random packing (our procedure) nullifies approximately one-third of the available space. The negative space between the balls could theoretically be reduced to 25 percent of an irregular shape with precise stacking, but while we might be pedantic, we’re not crazy.
Test Results: Maximum Cubby Storage
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