Trunk comparison: Audi A4 Avant vs Tesla Model 3

Key Differences

The trunk opening of the Audi A4 Avant is 13 in (63%) higher than that of the Tesla Model 3. This is the most significant difference and concerns the vertical clearance height of the opening.

The depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge → trunk floor) is 2.4 in (120%) greater in the Tesla Model 3 compared to the Audi A4 Avant. This means the interior floor of the Tesla sits noticeably lower below the loading edge.

Impact on Usability

The significantly higher trunk opening of the Audi makes loading and unloading tall and bulky items easier: boxes, suitcases, or pieces of furniture can be placed more easily through the opening without needing to tilt or angle them.

Loading bicycles (without removing the front wheel) or tall crates is also more comfortable in practice.

In the Tesla, the greater depth (lower trunk floor relative to the loading edge) provides more usable interior height and a lower storage area. This can help store cargo lower down and thus lower the center of gravity.

However, the Tesla’s loading edge is somewhat higher above the ground, which makes lifting heavy items in more difficult: heavy boxes must first be lifted over a higher edge, then pushed deeper inside.

Practical Consequence

For users who often transport tall or bulky items and value easy loading through clearance, the Audi A4 Avant is practically advantageous due to its larger opening.

For users who prefer a deeper loading floor and thus potentially more usable interior volume (at the cost of reduced legroom at the loading transition), the Tesla Model 3 offers benefits — though with a higher physical effort required to lift items over the loading edge.

Other, Smaller Differences

Differences in trunk length, width, and opening width are within a few percent and have only minor effects on everyday practicality.