Penske van size guide
Penske high-roof cargo van dimensions: inside size and what fits
For small loads
The Penske Cargo Van holds 32 of the 36 items on our studio list: good for a few large pieces or a small load.
- Inside (L × W × H)
- 11'11" × 4'6" × 6'9"
- Room inside
- 362 cu ft
- Biggest home that fits
- A few large items
Room inside is length × width × height of the cargo box; Penske quotes 404 cu ft, measured its own way.
Which home sizes fit
Doesn't fit (6 home sizes)
Each home size is a typical furniture list plus the box counts from a moving guide. Our packing fills about 70–80% of a truck; a careful pro load fits more.
Will big items fit?
Tightest fits first. Headroom is the space left above it as loaded; at the door is the clearance getting it in.
| Item | How it goes in | Headroom | At the door |
|---|---|---|---|
 King mattress | standing on its short end | 1" | – |
 Queen mattress | standing on its short end | 1" | – |
 Refrigerator, French-door | standing upright | 11" | – |
 Treadmill | standing upright | 1'9½" | – |
 Upright piano | standing upright | 2'9" | – |
 Washer | standing upright | 3'1" | – |
 65" TV in its box | standing upright | 3'8" | – |
 3-seat sofa | standing upright | 3'8" | – |
 Sectional: chaise section | standing upright | 3'8" | – |
 6-drawer dresser | standing upright | 4'2" | – |
Inside size and where each number comes from
| Measure | Size and source |
|---|---|
| Inside length | 11'11" (363 cm) Brand page |
| Inside width | 4'6" (137 cm) Brand page |
| Inside height | 6'9" (206 cm) Brand page |
| Volume (brand's figure) | 404 cu ft Brand page |
| Max load | 3,500 lb Brand page |
Measured against Penske's page. Rental fleets vary by model year, so plan for a little less room than this. Wrong size? Tell us.
Notes on these numbers
Page disclaimer: "These capacities, dimensions and mileage are approximations and may vary by manufacturer." Penske compare table (https://www.pensketruckrental.com/trucks-and-vans/) footnote: specs "based on Penske's most commonly rented fleet" and vary by make, model, and year. Door opening, deck height and over-cab are not listed on Penske consumer pages or the compare table; WebSearch (standard) found no brand source for them. Outside length/width come from a small comparison table on the cargo-van page (rows 'Exterior Length' and 'Width'); no outside height given. Page lists 'Rear and side cargo doors' with no measurements. No ramp. Compare table: 'Up to 1 room', '53 sq. ft.', round-trip (local) only. Penske Truck Leasing Canada (commercial, different fleet) lists a 'Panel Van' at 11' 5" x 5' 11" x 4' 6" with door 5' 4" x 4' 9" - not this vehicle, not used. Outside sizes are left out on purpose: the source gives a clearance height or numbers from another page, not the box size. Wheel wells (29 Oct 2026): Penske's 4'6" inside width matches the width between the wheel wells of a Ford Transit (54.8 in), so the planner treats the whole floor as 4'6" wide, which is the cautious choice. Penske's compare table does not list the van as flat-floor.
Loading tips for this van
- Load heavy furniture and appliances first, against the cab wall, and boxes last on top.
Every Penske size side by side, and which one fits your home: Penske truck sizes.
Compare
| Compared with | Difference | Biggest home |
|---|---|---|
| Penske 12' | 1" longer, 112 cu ft more room | Up to a studio |