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INNO BRM660BK vs Thule Motion 3 XXL Low compared: INNO gives a lower profile, while Thule adds packing volume and fits 215 cm skis

Quick verdict

The lowest profile comes from Wedge 660. If 18 cubic feet and 215 cm ski capacity matter more, Motion 3 XXL Low is the better fit.

Before you buy

Why, and what it costs you

Where these two really part ways

Thule Motion 3 XXL Low is the better match for “Rear hatch stays clear” and “Luggage for a family of four”.

Where this comes from

This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.

The catch

INNO Wedge 660 Black

Ordinary suitcases will not fit with only 8.25 inches of internal height.

The catch

Thule Motion 3 XXL Low

Although it is low, the shell is long and still needs plenty of hatch clearance.

INNO Wedge 660 Black

INNO Wedge 660 Black

Why pick it
  • Skis ride along with the seats up
  • Get under a low garage
The catch
Ordinary suitcases will not fit with only 8.25 inches of internal height.
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Thule Motion 3 XXL Low

Thule Motion 3 XXL Low

Why pick it
  • The rear hatch must stay free
  • Long Nordic skis must fit
The catch
Although it is low, the shell is long and still needs plenty of hatch clearance.
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What this page compares

INNO BRM660BK against Thule Motion 3 XXL Low, judged on volume, gear length, vehicle measurements, loading and hardware.

This one comes down to volume and gear length and vehicle measurements first, then to the limits of your own setup.

Which one fits

Pick the situations that sound like you

  • Rear hatch stays clear

    It passes only if the measured front-crossbar-to-hatch distance is greater than the manufacturer's published clearance requirement.

    INNO Wedge 660 Black
    Depends
    Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
    Better fit
  • Long Nordic skis ride along

    The published maximum ski length is 200 cm or more.

    INNO Wedge 660 Black
    Depends
    Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
    Better fit
  • Get the most cargo volume

    The verified volume is 18 cubic feet or more.

    INNO Wedge 660 Black
    Depends
    Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
    Better fit
  • Luggage for a family of four

    Either the manufacturer positions the capacity for four campers, or the volume is at least 18 cubic feet. Real fit is still controlled by gear dimensions.

    INNO Wedge 660 Black
    Depends
    Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
    Better fit
  • Skis ride along with the seats up

    INNO Wedge 660 Black lists “11 cu ft. Check the internal gear length before carrying skis” for volume and gear length, while Thule Motion 3 XXL Low lists “18 cu ft. Gear up to 215 cm”. Treat this as a hard cap on the size or amount that fits in one run. Shape can matter as much as the headline number.

    INNO Wedge 660 Black
    Similar
    Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
    Similar
  • Get under a low garage

    INNO Wedge 660 Black lists “Check the maker vehicle-fit guide for crossbar spacing” for vehicle measurements, while Thule Motion 3 XXL Low lists “Check the maker vehicle-fit guide for crossbar spacing. 54.8125 in hatch clearance”. Measure your space and mounting points first. This can be a hard limit on fit.

    INNO Wedge 660 Black
    Similar
    Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
    Similar

In practice

Differences you will notice

Where these two really part ways

Thule Motion 3 XXL Low is the better match for “Rear hatch stays clear” and “Luggage for a family of four”.

How we worked this out

This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.

One of them covers more of your list

Thule Motion 3 XXL Low meets 3 of the 3 needs this comparison is built around. INNO Wedge 660 Black meets 2 and misses “Rear hatch stays clear”.

How we worked this out

The count uses the current strong and useful fit ratings for these two products. Each need counts once, with no made-up score added on top.

How many models fit “Rear hatch stays clear”

9 of the 26 roof cargo boxes checked fit this need. Thule Motion 3 XXL Low makes the cut. INNO Wedge 660 Black does not.

How we worked this out

The count filters every model in the current category for a strong or useful fit on this single need.

Models that handle “Get under a low garage” and “Rear hatch stays clear”

1 of the 26 roof cargo boxes checked handles both “Get under a low garage” and “Rear hatch stays clear”. Thule Motion 3 XXL Low makes the cut. INNO Wedge 660 Black does not.

How we worked this out

You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.

Option A
INNO Wedge 660 Black

INNO, BRM660BK

INNO Wedge 660 Black

It offers 11 cubic feet and opens from both sides.

Best for
carry skis with the seats up and clear a low garage

Facts we checked

  • Capacity is 11 cubic feet.
  • It opens from both sides.
  • Published exterior dimensions are 80 x 33 x 11 inches.
Option B
Thule Motion 3 XXL Low

Thule, Motion 3 XXL Low Black Glossy

Thule Motion 3 XXL Low

It holds 18 cubic feet and accepts gear as long as 215 centimeters.

Best for
leave the seats up for skis and keep the rear hatch clear

Facts we checked

  • Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
  • Gear up to 215 centimeters long fits.
  • Dualside access is how it opens.
  • Published exterior dimensions are 91.3 x 36.2 x 15.2 inches.

Spec by spec

Where they really differ

Where INNO Wedge 660 Black and Thule Motion 3 XXL Low differ
SpecINNO Wedge 660 BlackThule Motion 3 XXL LowIn practice
Volume and gear length11 cu ft. Check the internal gear length before carrying skis18 cu ft. Gear up to 215 cmConsider this a firm ceiling on the size or amount that fits in a single run. Shape can count as much as the headline number does.
Vehicle measurementsCheck the maker vehicle-fit guide for crossbar spacingCheck the maker vehicle-fit guide for crossbar spacing. 54.8125 in hatch clearanceFit can be a hard limit, so measure your space and mounting points before anything else.
Loading and hardwareOpens from either sideOpens from either sideBoth models show the same result for “Loading and hardware”, so this row won't decide between them.

Trade-offs

What each pick costs you

With INNO Wedge 660 Black

  • Family packing calls for more room than Eleven cubic feet, which fits a specialized ski and low-profile load.

With Thule Motion 3 XXL Low

  • With just 13 inches of interior height, tall luggage does not suit it.

Decision guide

How to decide

01

Where they differ

Motion 3 XXL Low rises 3.25 inches higher above the crossbar than Wedge 660, which sits about 9.75 inches above it.

02

Why the numbers matter

Motion has seven more cubic feet, and it comes with about 14 extra pounds.

Check these before you buy

  • Approval in the vehicle fit guide
  • Crossbar spacing
  • Room at the hatch
  • Longest gear inside
  • Load limits for roof and crossbars

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.

By the numbers

What the data shows

What we found across the roof cargo boxes we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.

How many fit

Only 1 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Skis ride along with the seats up”, “Get under a low garage”, and “Rear hatch stays clear”.

1 model fits, out of 26 checked

The gap in numbers

Thule Motion 3 XXL Low lists 18 cu ft for listed cargo volume, 64% more than the 11 cu ft on INNO Wedge 660 Black.

INNO Wedge 660 Black
11 cu ft
Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
18 cu ft
Models with this figure
20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
Models in the comparison
26 models
Sources
2 covering these models
Product data updated

How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Skis ride along with the seats up”, “Get under a low garage”, and “Rear hatch stays clear”. 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. For context, 20 of 26 models publish comparable figures.

The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
INNO Wedge 660 Black
  • Carry skis without folding the
  • Get under a low garage
  • Capacity is 11 cubic feet.
  • It opens from both sides.
  • Published exterior dimensions are 80 x 33 x 11 inches.
Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
  • Carry skis without folding the
  • Get under a low garage
  • Rear hatch stays clear
  • Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
  • Gear up to 215 centimeters long fits.
  • Dualside access is how it opens.

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