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Originally Posted by XYZ
How much cargo can you fit into a Fiat 500 or a Mini? Almost nothing.
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Like PaleMelanesian pointed out: Leave out the passengers.
Fold the rear bench forward, then you can move stuff you cannot get in most sedan types like washing machines and drawer cabinets.
The 500 and Mini are niche products and aim at the no kids or second car market. Those who buy em simply don't want the extra space needed for both passengers and cargo.
If you do, there are larger hatchbacks. With the seats up you're pretty much limited in space, though usually the cover separating the trunk from the passenger area can be removed for higher items so you can load it to the rear window.
Now there is a type of car that has a longer trunk than a hatchback and on top of that, the lower part of the rear window is vertical allowing you to stack your stuff higher; almost wagon like.
That shape also helps to get better FE, and indeed they do quite well.
They are the 2nd(+) gen Insight and Prius.
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2011 Honda Insight + HID, LEDs, tiny PV panel, extra brake pad return springs, neutral wheel alignment, 44/42 PSI (air), PHEV light (inop), tightened wheel nut.
lifetime FE over 0.2 Gmeter or 0.13 Mmile.
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