Renault Kadjar Boot Size: How Much Luggage Actually Fits?
The Renault Kadjar has a 472-litre boot — the smallest in its rental class. A 70 cm aperture limits large suitcases. Full luggage guide before you book.
The Renault Kadjar was discontinued in 2022 but remains common in European rental fleets — particularly in France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. If you have booked a compact SUV category in Southern Europe, there is a reasonable chance you will be handed a Kadjar.
Its 472-litre boot is the smallest in its rental class, sitting well behind the Kia Sportage (591 L), Peugeot 3008 (520 L), and Nissan Qashqai (504 L). The 70 cm aperture also restricts large suitcases. It is a practical city car, but it will test a family of four with full-size luggage.
Renault Kadjar Boot Dimensions (2015–2022)
| Measurement | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|
| Boot volume | 472 L | — |
| Floor width | 104 cm | 41 in |
| Boot depth | 87 cm | 34 in |
| Internal height | 73 cm | 29 in |
| Opening width | 105 cm | 41 in |
| Opening height (aperture) | 70 cm ⚠ | 28 in |
| Lip height | ~5 cm | 2 in |
Dimensions are consistent across petrol and diesel variants. Four-wheel drive (4WD) Kadjar models have a smaller boot due to the rear differential — check your booking if AWD is specified.
Which Luggage Fits in the Renault Kadjar?
| Bag type | Dimensions | Fits? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 55×40×23 cm | ✓ Yes | Fits easily. Two side by side on the 104 cm floor. |
| Large cabin bag | 56×45×25 cm | ✓ Yes | No issues through the 70 cm aperture. |
| Medium check-in | 67×47×29 cm | ✓ Yes — with care | 67 cm case vs 70 cm aperture — 3 cm clearance. Load carefully and squarely. Stands upright inside (73 cm internal, 6 cm clearance). |
| Large check-in | 75×52×32 cm | ✗ Lay flat | 75 cm case cannot enter through 70 cm aperture upright, and cannot stand inside (75 cm vs 73 cm). Must be loaded on its side. |
| XL check-in | 80×55×35 cm | ✗ Lay flat | Flat only. One XL case laid flat on the 104 cm floor leaves just 49 cm alongside for a second bag. |
| Golf bag | 120×35×35 cm | ✗ Rear seat fold required | At 120 cm, a golf bag exceeds the 87 cm boot depth. The rear seat must fold to create the full load floor. |
Kadjar vs Competitor Boot Sizes
| Car | Boot volume | Opening height | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Kadjar | 472 L | 70 cm | Smallest boot in class |
| Nissan Qashqai (J12) | 504 L | 68 cm | Slightly more volume, tighter aperture |
| Peugeot 3008 | 520 L | 73 cm | More volume and better aperture |
| Kia Sportage (5th gen) | 591 L | 75 cm | 25% more space — a meaningful step up |
| Hyundai Tucson (NX4) | 616 L | 74 cm | Best in compact SUV class for volume |
The Kadjar is the weakest option in the compact SUV rental class for luggage. If you are offered one and travelling with large check-in bags, it is worth asking the desk for a Kia Sportage or Nissan Qashqai as an alternative — both are common in the same booking tier and offer more practical boot space.
How Many Suitcases Fit in a Renault Kadjar?
- 2 passengers, carry-on only: Easy. Two large cabin bags and carry-ons fit without any issue.
- 2 passengers, medium check-in: Both fit upright with 3 cm of aperture clearance. Load carefully.
- 4 passengers, medium check-in: 3 medium cases maximum standing, or all 4 laid flat. Stacking is needed.
- 4 passengers, large check-in: All 4 must be flat. Two side by side (52+52 = 104 cm across the 104 cm floor — exact fit). The second pair stacks on top. Tight but achievable.
Kadjar Packing Tips
- The 70 cm rule: know it before you arrive. Anything taller than 70 cm goes in on its side. Repacking at the rental lot is common with Kadjars — avoid it by loading flat from the start.
- Load medium check-in cases squarely, not at an angle. With only 3 cm of aperture clearance, approaching at an angle will snag the corners of the case on the boot surround. Keep it straight.
- Use soft bags if you have the choice. Soft-sided cases compress slightly through tight apertures — a meaningful advantage on the Kadjar.
- 4WD models: check boot depth. The AWD Kadjar has a smaller boot due to the rear axle packaging. If your booking specifies 4WD, assume less space.
- 60/40 rear seat split. Folding the 60% section gives a long, flat load area — useful for an extended trip where one passenger is travelling very light.
Is the Kadjar Worth Requesting?
For two people with carry-on or medium check-in bags, the Kadjar is fine — economical, easy to park, and well-suited to city rentals in Southern Europe. For a family of four with standard check-in luggage, it is the weakest option in its class and worth upgrading at the counter if an alternative is available at a similar price.
Check Your Exact Bags Against the Kadjar
Dimensions vary slightly between pre-facelift (2015–2018) and post-facelift (2019–2022) Kadjars. The aperture constraint is consistent across all variants. Run your exact bags through BootFit before you travel.