Trunk Dimensions

Home » Trunk dimensions » Durchschnitt » Pickup Truck

Durchschnitt · Pickup Truck · 2025

Average Pickup Truck Trunk Dimensions

  • Dimensions
Trunk dimensions Durchschnitt Pickup Truck (Pickup Truck). Access in 3D
Detail dimensions Durchschnitt Pickup Truck

Durchschnitt Pickup Truck (Pickup Truck) Trunk Dimensions

Durchschnitt Pickup Truck (Pickup Truck) Trunk Dimensions
MeasurementValue
Width of Trunk44.3 in
Length of Trunk57.1 in
Height of Trunk19.7 in

More trunk measurements in the illustration above. Trunk geometries are not boxes. Access this trunk as a 3D model including roof-line and chair inclinations here and test what fits.

Best matching products

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Trunk dimensions Average Pickup Truck

Vehicle Type

A pickup truck is a passenger/commercial vehicle with an open cargo area mounted at the rear (often also called a cargo bed or loading area) and a driver’s cabin separated from this cargo area. In many languages, the cargo area is colloquially referred to as the “trunk,” even though technically it is more accurate to speak of a cargo bed or loading area. Pickups are generally designed for a combination of transport tasks and passenger transport: they offer a robust vehicle architecture, usually rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, high ground clearance, and a permitted payload that allows carrying goods, tools, or recreational equipment. Their use ranges from everyday craft work through agriculture and construction to recreational use and comfort holders with upscale equipment.

Variants

Pickups come in several body variants that directly affect the dimensions and usable volume of the cargo bed. Common variants are Single Cab (driver and front passenger seats only, longer cargo bed), Extended Cab (small rear bench or jump seats, medium cargo bed), and Double/Crew Cab (four full doors and space for multiple passengers, shorter cargo bed). Additionally, there are differences in bed length (Short Bed, Standard Bed, Long Bed), bed width (depending on wheel arches and axle components), and special bodies such as flatbeds, tipper beds, or enclosed bodies/hardtops. Models with all-wheel drive and differential locks differ in wheelbase and ground clearance, which in turn influence the usable cargo bed area.

Trunk Volume

For pickups, the cargo volume is less often given as “trunk volume in liters”; manufacturers rather specify bed length, width between wheel arches, and permissible payload. Typical dimensions of light to medium-sized pickups: bed lengths about 1.2 to 2.2 meters, usable widths between 1.2 and 1.8 meters, and loading heights around 0.4 to 0.6 meters. This results, depending on configuration, in a calculated cargo volume of roughly 1 to 3 cubic meters; however, the payload is more important, which for light pickups usually ranges between about 500 kg and 1,200 kg. Typical features of the cargo bed include robust floor design (steel, aluminum, or plastic bed liner), tie-down points, optional bed liners, roll-up or folding covers (tonneau, hardtop), a retractable tailgate, and adapters for toolboxes and shelving systems. Pickups allow transporting long, bulky goods (e.g., building materials, ladders), towing trailers, and flexible conversion to specialized bodies.

History

The development of the pickup is a gradual adaptation to commercial needs and consumer preferences. From simple, open commercial vehicles of the early 20th century, increasingly mass-produced pickups emerged that served craft applications and rural use throughout the 20th century. In the second half of the century, comfort and safety equipment were added, cab variants became more diverse, and the vehicles shifted from pure commercial vehicles toward everyday and recreational use. Since the 1990s/2000s, demand for crew cabs and higher-quality interiors has grown; modern pickups today offer assistance systems, comfort features, and engine variants from economical diesel units to powerful gasoline engines. Recently, electrification in the form of battery-electric pickups and hybrid solutions has been observed; at the same time, robust, simple variants remain important for craft and industry.

Classics

Typical internationally known representatives include various manufacturers and model series that have shaped pickup classes over a long time. Examples are the Ford F-Series (especially in North America), Chevrolet/GM models like Silverado, the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara/Frontier, Mitsubishi L200, and models from RAM/Dodge. In various markets, there are also locally popular models or derivatives of established platforms. These classics cover a broad spectrum: from robust work pickups to large-volume US full-size pickups with high towing capacity.

More Affordable Models

More affordable pickups are mainly found in two categories: compact small/light pickup models in regional markets and older used examples of larger series. In many markets, compact models from Latin America and Asia are designed to keep costs low; manufacturers also offer base variants (Single Cab, simple version) as affordable workhorses. On the used market, older Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200, Nissan Navara, or Ford Ranger models are often cheaper than new full-size pickups; regionally, there are also brand models like Fiat Strada/small pickup derivatives or Volkswagen Saveiro, which are specifically aimed at cost-conscious buyers. Overall, smaller and simpler equipment variants as well as used vehicles are the most common ways to get a more affordable pickup.

What fits in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck trunk?

Tested: 100 products — 82 fit with seats up, 0 only with seats folded.

Info

  • To check whether products fit the trunk, we use a purpose-built database of 3D models of 800+ trunks.
  • We offer the same method to online retailers at car-go.fit.
  • On Trunk 3D you can place these products in your trunk and arrange them with other items.
  • Missing an important product? Contact us at support@kofferraum.org.

Which strollers fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

6 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 7 do not fit.

All fitting strollers

Does not fit

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Which suitcases fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

20 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 0 do not fit.

All fitting suitcases

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Which travel bags fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

8 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 0 do not fit.

All fitting travel bags

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Which trunk organizers fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

7 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 0 do not fit.

All fitting trunk organizers

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Which camping boxes fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

3 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 2 do not fit.

All fitting camping boxes

Does not fit

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Which mobility aids fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

12 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 0 do not fit.

All fitting mobility aids

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Which garden tools fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

2 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 6 do not fit.

All fitting garden tools

Does not fit

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Which ladders fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

14 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 2 do not fit.

All fitting ladders

Does not fit

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Which hand trucks fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

6 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 0 do not fit.

All fitting hand trucks

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Which boxes fit in the Durchschnitt Pickup Truck?

4 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 1 do not fit.

All fitting boxes

Does not fit

Links to Shop are affiliate links to our selected partners. Using them supports Trunk Dimensions at no extra cost to you.

Averages by vehicle class

More popular models