Roof Cargo Carriers: Top 3 Compared — Ranked Lab
#1
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet |…
~$549
★★★★ 4.7/5
9.2/10 avg
#2
Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet
~$649
★★★★ 4.6/5
9.0/10 avg
#3
RoofPax Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag | 19 Cubic Feet |…
~$89
★★★★ 4.5/5
8.8/10 avg

Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet |… vs Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet vs RoofPax Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag | 19 Cubic Feet |…

Metric|…Feet|…
Quality9.6/10 Best
9.4/10
9.2/10
Features9.3/10 Best
9.1/10
8.9/10
Ease of Use9.1/10 Best
8.9/10
8.7/10
Value8.9/10 Best
8.7/10
8.5/10
Price~$549~$649~$89
Rating4.7/54.6/54.5/5

Score Breakdown

Quality
|…
9.6
Feet
9.4
|…
9.2
Features
|…
9.3
Feet
9.1
|…
8.9
Ease of Use
|…
9.1
Feet
8.9
|…
8.7
Value
|…
8.9
Feet
8.7
|…
8.5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet |…
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.6/10

Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet |…
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.9/10

Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.4/10

Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.7/10

RoofPax Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag | 19 Cubic Feet |…
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.2/10

RoofPax Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag | 19 Cubic Feet |…
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.5/10

Our Verdict
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet |…

If top-line performance matters most, the Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box | 16 Cubic Feet |… is the clear choice. For those on a tighter budget, the RoofPax Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag | 19 Cubic Feet |… offers solid all-around performance at a lower price point.

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