Traveling with 6 people in a 7-seater XC90 – Luggage layout/combinations with 3rd row up vs. 50/50 split?
Hey everyone,
I’m planning a trip with 6 passengers total in a 7-seater Volvo XC90. Since we are filling 6 of the seats, I’m trying to figure out exactly how much luggage we can realistically fit and what types of bags work best in different configurations.
I know the official spec behind the 3rd row is around 10.6 cu. ft. (approx. 302 liters), but I need some real-world "tetris" advice on what actually fits.
I’m looking at two different setups for the 3rd row:
Scenario A: Both 3rd-row seats UP (Full 7-seat mode)
If we keep both seats up and use just the standard trunk space:
What combinations of bags actually fit?
Can you fit regular carry-on suitcases, or are we strictly limited to soft duffel bags and backpacks?
Will a large checked bag fit vertically/horizontally at all without blocking rear visibility?
Scenario B: 50/50 Split (One 3rd-row seat DOWN)
Since we only have 6 people, I can drop one of the 3rd-row seats flat and seat the 6th passenger in the remaining upright seat.
Essentially, I need a reality check on the "weather": What combinations of large checked bags, carry-ons, and duffels have you successfully packed for 6 people using either of these setups?
Thanks in advance for the advice!