Boot Space - 485 ltrs?

thunt · 17th February 2008, 13:32

I'm due to pick up a civic in a couple of weeks. My current car is a megane, boot size 330 ltrs.

The civics is 485. Is it really that much bigger than other brands. It doesn't seem to look that bigger.

Some MPV's have a smaller boot than 485ltrs but the boot actually looks bigger on the MPV. Is the civic deceptively spacious or have they measured it in a different way?

civicfan · 17th February 2008, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunt

I'm due to pick up a civic in a couple of weeks. My current car is a megane, boot size 330 ltrs.

The civics is 485. Is it really that much bigger than other brands. It doesn't seem to look that bigger.

Some MPV's have a smaller boot than 485ltrs but the boot actually looks bigger on the MPV. Is the civic deceptively spacious or have they measured it in a different way?

They certainly did not measure very differently to the other manufacturers. What makes the Civic boot so spacious is its depth (due to the mounting of the tank under the front seats) - which means that without using the "magic seats" feature you can fit in pretty high but not necessarily wide items. Take a look at the "hidden" compartment in the boot floor, perhaps you've seen it folded and this makes you think the boot was small, it's one of the biggest in this size class actually, even more so with the "magic seats"

pcr · 17th February 2008, 14:20

The hidden compartment is where the spare wheel goes. If the spare was fitted as standard then the boot space is similar to other cars.

Unknownsoldier · 17th February 2008, 15:36

Check the threads for what we have all got in ours, I got two (four packages) flat packed bookshelves (Argos one, extra deep extra wide, so you can see how big they are) in mine with room to spare. The boot really is big, like a Tardis.

Tom

robbo51 · 17th February 2008, 15:38

The seats fold flat making an enormous load area..Best Ive seen in this sector TBH

christophe · 17th February 2008, 17:27

If you compare the trunk of a civic with the trunk of a focus 5dr. you will see the difference !!

ADE Type S · 17th February 2008, 21:40

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Originally Posted by christophe

If you compare the trunk of a civic with the trunk of a focus 5dr. you will see the difference !!

or any focus that is!

just an idea on how much space the civic has when the seats are folded down you can get a 42" tv, tv stand, and about 12 bags and still loads and loads of room left to fill!!!

Essexboy · 17th February 2008, 22:06

The boot is huge in my Type S, it's really helped by the shape of the hatch, can fit loads of boxes in which is very handy

Jack The Lad. · 17th February 2008, 22:25

I use mine for taking dealers somewhere that they don't want to go.

Korkut Varol · 17th February 2008, 22:35

Even though it may not be exactly 485 litres (useful and actual volumes are normally less than declared by manufacturer) the Civic has a boot space that surprises you regarding the looks from the outside. You will see that it is very useful and flexible, thinking of combination with the magic rear seats. But even as a boot on its own, it is very spacious and easy to load (apart from having to lift the tailgate in winter!!

).

lippy · 17th February 2008, 22:39

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Originally Posted by christophe

If you compare the trunk of a civic with the trunk of a focus 5dr. you will see the difference !!

Having owned two focus (focii) I know the civic is bigger. The height is brilliant and I have had a large plastic compost bin in mine with only one seat down to accommodate the length. Definitely more versatile than the focus!

Jack The Lad. · 17th February 2008, 23:02

TC has had two Honda Customer Service people in hers, taking them to some place they didn't want to go.
Don't think they were ever seen again.

Pottsy · 20th February 2008, 19:47

boot_space.gif

pcr · 20th February 2008, 20:27

Pottsy, nothing if not thorough. Do all of those figures include the spare wheel compartment ?.

thunt · 20th February 2008, 21:25

Some really good feedback - and a graph too.

Thanks guys.

twad · 20th February 2008, 22:01

Nice graph it is very informative to see them all lined up, maybe consider adding Skoda Roomster - might be interesting for people only trying to optimize money/boot space, but still have a small car.

I heard that the new Golf Estate was 560/1550 liters incl the space for the spare wheel. So you should maybe considering subtracting 55 liters on the civic (making it 430) or adding the 55 liters to the golf estate. I really do not know how much you can trust such numbers anyway, they tell little about the "usability" of the space.

Article with the golf numbers:
Volkswagen Golf Variant

17th February 2008, 13:32	#1 (permalink)
thunt Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 14th February 2008 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Boot Space - 485 ltrs? I'm due to pick up a civic in a couple of weeks. My current car is a megane, boot size 330 ltrs. The civics is 485. Is it really that much bigger than other brands. It doesn't seem to look that bigger. Some MPV's have a smaller boot than 485ltrs but the boot actually looks bigger on the MPV. Is the civic deceptively spacious or have they measured it in a different way?

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pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 848 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	The hidden compartment is where the spare wheel goes. If the spare was fitted as standard then the boot space is similar to other cars.

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Check the threads for what we have all got in ours, I got two (four packages) flat packed bookshelves (Argos one, extra deep extra wide, so you can see how big they are) in mine with room to spare. The boot really is big, like a Tardis. Tom

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robbo51 Diesel of course Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,136 Thanks: 49 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts iTrader: (0)	The seats fold flat making an enormous load area..Best Ive seen in this sector TBH

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christophe Wheelnut Join Date: 12th February 2007 Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	If you compare the trunk of a civic with the trunk of a focus 5dr. you will see the difference !!

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Essexboy Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	The boot is huge in my Type S, it's really helped by the shape of the hatch, can fit loads of boxes in which is very handy

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use mine for taking dealers somewhere that they don't want to go.

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Korkut Varol Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st October 2006 Location: Ankara, Turkey Posts: 462 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Even though it may not be exactly 485 litres (useful and actual volumes are normally less than declared by manufacturer) the Civic has a boot space that surprises you regarding the looks from the outside. You will see that it is very useful and flexible, thinking of combination with the magic rear seats. But even as a boot on its own, it is very spacious and easy to load (apart from having to lift the tailgate in winter!! ).

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (0)	TC has had two Honda Customer Service people in hers, taking them to some place they didn't want to go. Don't think they were ever seen again.

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,090 Thanks: 18 Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	boot_space.gif

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pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 848 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Pottsy, nothing if not thorough. Do all of those figures include the spare wheel compartment ?.

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thunt Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 14th February 2008 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Some really good feedback - and a graph too. Thanks guys.

20th February 2008, 22:01	#16 (permalink)
twad Valve Cap Join Date: 18th November 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nice graph it is very informative to see them all lined up, maybe consider adding Skoda Roomster - might be interesting for people only trying to optimize money/boot space, but still have a small car. I heard that the new Golf Estate was 560/1550 liters incl the space for the spare wheel. So you should maybe considering subtracting 55 liters on the civic (making it 430) or adding the 55 liters to the golf estate. I really do not know how much you can trust such numbers anyway, they tell little about the "usability" of the space. Article with the golf numbers: Volkswagen Golf Variant