How many fit
12 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Your roof is on the short side”.
12 models fit, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
The best roof box for a short hatchback
Top pick
INNO Ridge Cargo Box
INNO Ridge has the shortest shell at 55.1 inches, yet the vehicle match can be confirmed only with a manufacturer fit guide and an open-hatch measurement.
Why it suits this job
- Capacity is 8 cubic feet.
- It opens on the passenger side.
- The catch
- For a family's packing list, eight cubic feet is too little.
- Go with Thule Pulse 2 M if
- what decides it for you is working with a shorter roof
More reasons we picked it
- Published exterior dimensions are 55.1 x 27.6 x 13.4 inches.
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At 55.1 inches, INNO Ridge is the shortest shell, though only a manufacturer fit guide and an open-hatch measurement can confirm that it matches your vehicle.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the roof cargo boxes we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Worth knowing
At 8 cu ft, INNO Ridge Cargo Box has the smallest listed cargo volume of the comparable models.
- INNO Ridge Cargo Box
- 8 cu ft
- Typical (median)
- 16 cu ft
- Models with this figure
- 20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Your roof is on the short side”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the published exterior-category volume. Shape, mounting hardware and long gear can leave less room to pack. The median draws on the 20 of 26 models that publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| INNO Ridge Cargo Box |
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| Thule Pulse 2 M |
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| JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
INNO Ridge has the shortest shell at 55.1 inches, yet the vehicle match can be confirmed only with a manufacturer fit guide and an open-hatch measurement.
What settles the choice
It holds 8 cubic feet, which is too little for a family's packing list.
What puts INNO Ridge Cargo Box ahead
You get 8 cubic feet, and the box opens on the passenger side.
When another box is the better fit
Thule Pulse 2 M is the one to choose if working with a shorter roof is the deciding need. JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier is likewise the choice when working with a shorter roof decides it.
What this page can’t tell you
- Vehicle compatibility cannot be certified by this screen.
- A published volume figure cannot promise that a given suitcase layout will fit.
- Roof limits depend on the vehicle configuration.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
INNO, BRA240BK
INNO Ridge Cargo Box
It holds 8 cubic feet and opens on the passenger side.
Top pick ifsuit a shorter roof and stay under a light roof-load limit
Key facts
- Capacity is 8 cubic feet.
- It opens on the passenger side.
The catch
For a family's packing list, eight cubic feet is too little.
Thule, Pulse 2 M
Thule Pulse 2 M
This box offers 14 cubic feet, and gear can be up to 155 centimeters long.
Pick this instead ifwhat decides it for you is working with a shorter roof
Key facts
- Capacity is 14 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 155 centimeters long fits.
The catch
Ordinary adult skis longer than 155 cm will not fit.
JEGS, 555-90098
JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier
The documented crossbar spread is 24 to 35 inches, and the box has 18 cubic feet of space.
Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is working with a shorter roof
Key facts
- Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
- The documented crossbar spread runs from 24 to 35 inches.
The catch
Its wide, short shape suits luggage and camping gear, and skis are out.
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Top pick for this job
INNO Ridge Cargo Box
Capacity is 8 cubic feet.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Thule Pulse 2 M
what decides it for you is working with a shorter roof
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