Trunk comparison: Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Fabia

Key Differences and Usability

The most noticeable difference is the greater interior depth of the Škoda Fabia: the distance from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 1.2 in (≈19%) larger in the Fabia, providing more usable depth below the loading edge.

Practically, this means more volume for lower-lying or stackable items (e.g., crates, shopping bags, bulky cargo that does not extend upward), and when loaded on the floor, there is more space above for flatter items.

However, the loading edge of the Fabia is only 0.4 in higher than that of the Audi, so lifting heavy items in may be slightly more strenuous, but the greater depth compensates for this in many cases.

The Audi A3 Sportback, on the other hand, offers advantages in length and the narrowest interior width: with the seats folded down, its cargo space is slightly longer (+3.1 in, 6%) and with the first row of seats upright, it also has a somewhat longer usable length (+1.2 in, 4%).

Additionally, the narrowest point in the Audi's trunk is about 6% wider, which makes loading wider items easier. These advantages make the A3 more practical for longer or wider cargo, while the Fabia offers more volume in depth.

Other differences: the Fabia's trunk opening is about 2 in higher, and the opening width is approximately 1.2 in larger — making it easier to load tall or wide items.

Overall, the usage profile is as follows: those who frequently transport deep, voluminous, or many flat items benefit from the Fabia (mainly due to the significantly greater interior depth).

Those who transport longer or comparatively wider cargo and value somewhat more comfortable handling at the loading edge have advantages with the Audi A3 Sportback.