Trunk comparison: Audi A4 Avant vs Volvo V90

Key Differences

Audi A4 Avant: significantly higher trunk opening — the opening is 5.9 in or 21% higher than the Volvo V90. This means more pass-through height for tall items, but lifting heavy cargo in requires raising it higher.

Audi A4 Avant: significantly greater depth (loading edge → trunk floor) — here the A4 has a 2 in or 400% larger distance. Items lie deeper in the cargo space, slide less, and can be better secured when stacked; however, lifting over the loading edge may require more effort.

Volvo V90: significantly wider trunk opening — the opening is 4.7 in or 12% wider than the A4. Wider or bulky items (e.g., furniture, boxes, sports equipment) can be loaded more easily crosswise or at an angle.

Impact on Usability

- Volvo V90 is better suited when frequently loading wide or bulky items: the larger opening width and slightly greater interior width at the narrowest point make maneuvering large parts inside easier.

- Audi A4 Avant scores with tall cargo and secure storage of stacked luggage: the higher opening height and significantly deeper loading floor provide more vertical space and a "deeper" cargo floor, allowing goods to lie more stably. However, lifting large or heavy items in is somewhat more strenuous.

- Smaller differences (trunk length, loading edge height above road, width at the narrowest point) are below 10% and usually have minor practical impact on everyday use and transport.