10 Compact Hybrid SUVs With The Most Cargo Space In 2025

In the last decade or so, SUVs have become the largest-selling segment in the automotive industry, making up 81% of all new vehicle sales in 2024. However, even some best-selling SUVs have less cargo space than sedans, and are thirsty. Hybrid SUVs offer better fuel economy than gas-only models, and the ten on this list have big trunks, too.

Depending on your needs, three-row hybrid SUVs are perfect for growing families, or electric vehicles could save you money on ownership costs over five years. Hybrids tend to hold their value better than rapidly depreciating EVs, though, so these are a natural stepping-stone to making the switch.

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Lexus NX 350h

Cargo Capacity: 22.7 cu-ft

Starting with a premium brand, the Lexus NX 350h is a small hybrid with a combined figure of 39 MPG, making it one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs available. It’s comfortable and reliable, and the cabin is designed around the driver. A large touchscreen display is angled towards you for a more natural feel and ease-of-use. However, the hybrid system eats into cargo space. At $46,600, the Lexus NX hybrid is around $4,500 more expensive than the gas model, but the plug-in version shoots the price to an eye-watering $62,415 for little return.

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Audi Q5 PHEV

Cargo Capacity: 25.9 cu-ft

Another luxury SUV with ample cargo capacity is the Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid. Strangely, there isn’t much difference between the Q5 and the Q3, other than the Q5 sacrificing rear passenger space for extra storage. That said, the Q5 offers more engine options, including this hybrid with a mighty 362 hp — the most powerful of any hybrid SUV on our list. As expected, the interior is filled with high-quality materials and plenty of standard features, but it’s easy to overspend when adding options.

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Dodge Hornet

Cargo Capacity: 27 cu-ft

The Dodge Hornet is a relatively new vehicle to the market. It already beats more expensive competitors with 27 cu-ft of cargo space, and the interior is not to be snubbed, either. Dodge has based the cabin on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, dressing it in black with red accents for a sporty appearance. It keeps it current with a large touchscreen paired with a digital instrument cluster, but low-cost plastics are easy to find.

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Mazda CX-50

Cargo Capacity: 29.2 cu-ft

If you plan to be adventurous and go off-road, then you’ll need an SUV with high ground clearance. The Mazda CX-50 is like a CX-5 on stilts, offering 29.2 cu-ft of storage in the trunk. In essence, the CX-50 is a road car, so it can only tackle light off-road trails, but it makes everyday driving smooth and inspires confidence through strong-gripping tires.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Cargo Capacity: 30.8 cu-ft

The Mitsubishi Outlander might look outlandish with its wide body and styling you’ll either love or hate, but it’s a great cruiser with 30.8 cu-ft of cargo space to carry all your luggage. It’s only available with the 2.4-liter hybrid engine, which is fine with us, because it’s great. It shares a platform with some Renault and Nissan vehicles, so you can be sure it’ll be comfortable and sturdy. Regenerative braking feeds energy back into the battery to achieve 26 MPG combined.

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Ford Escape

Cargo Capacity: 34 cu-ft

At first glance, the Ford Escape may look like a taller Fiesta. Well, its soft styling gives that impression, but the Escape is bigger. In fact, it comes with 34 cu-ft of cargo space behind the second row, and a roomy cabin for passengers. Front-wheel drive helps with fuel economy, but it’s a major disadvantage compared to other rivals on this list, and it’s pretty dull to drive. We can’t deny it’s a good value-for-money hybrid SUV with plenty of space throughout, though.

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Toyota RAV4

Cargo Capacity: 37.6 cu-ft

The Toyota RAV4 has been a staple in the SUV segment, making a name for itself with a monocoque chassis bringing car-like comfort to an otherwise rugged off-road vehicle. To date, the RAV4 remains one of the best SUVs on the market, regardless of powertrain. By choosing a hybrid engine, you could see returns of up to 40 MPG, more power, and faster acceleration than gas-only models. Following recent updates, the RAV4 uses a larger touchscreen display, but the interior is still behind the latest CR-V.

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Hyundai Tucson

Cargo Capacity: 39 cu-ft

As we approach the finalists, we start to see huge amounts of storage for compact SUVs. The Hyundai Tucson is a Korean car with a dynamic design and technology-laden interior. Advanced driver assistance features, like blind-spot cameras and cruise control, make highway driving effortless. Since it’s Korean-made, the Hyundai is a reliable vehicle that doesn’t come from Toyota or Honda.

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Honda CR-V

Cargo Capacity: 39.3 cu-ft

Finding a high rank on many lists, the Honda CR-V proves itself to be a brilliant all-round vehicle. As well as impressive trunk space, it boasts a strong, structural exterior cut with sharp lines, and an expensive-looking interior with crisp digital displays in an affordable package. The hybrid returns up to 37 MPG from the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, and glides through the streets using an electronic continuously variable transmission.

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Kia Sportage

Cargo Capacity: 39.5 cu-ft

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