Trunk comparison: Audi A3 Sportback vs Peugeot 208

Key Differences

The Audi A3 Sportback offers clear advantages in trunk volume in terms of length and opening: With the seats folded down, the trunk of the A3 is 7.1 in (+14%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is 3.9 in (+15%) longer than the Peugeot 208. Additionally, the width of the trunk opening of the A3 is 4.3 in (+13%) larger.

In contrast, the Peugeot 208 has a greater interior trunk depth: The distance from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 0.8 in (+13%) higher in the 208 than in the A3.

Impact on Usability

These differences lead to significantly different everyday practicality: The larger cargo space in length and the wider opening of the A3 make it better suited for long or wide items (e.g., furniture parts, long sports equipment, bulky boxes) and facilitate loading and unloading bulky cargo.

Even with full seating occupancy, the A3 retains more usable cargo space, making it more practical for family or vacation trips with luggage.

The deeper interior of the Peugeot 208 offers an advantage when stacking or storing taller items inside the cargo box — more space below the loading edge can help utilize volume better when height rather than length is required.

However, the higher loading edge in the 208 reduces ease of handling heavy loads (a lower loading edge height in the A3 makes lifting and sliding heavy items easier).

Conclusion: For users who frequently transport long or wide items or value the largest, easily accessible cargo area, the Audi A3 Sportback is the more practical choice.

Those who prefer compact, taller stackable cargo and primarily focus on interior depth will find advantages in the Peugeot 208 — provided that the higher loading edge is not a disadvantage during loading and unloading.