As far as I can figure from Road & Track's data, the front trunk space is NOT included in the 24.9 ft3 storage space. So yes that would get the Squareback closer to the Focus. Later, John Jaranson '71 FI Auto Fasty http://hometown.aol.com/jaransonT3 ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org