Trunk comparison: Audi A4 Avant vs Volvo XC60

Key Differences

The Audi A4 Avant has only slightly longer cargo dimensions with the seats folded down (+2 in / 3%) and with the first row upright (+3.5 in / 9%) compared to the Volvo XC60. More significant differences are found in the following points: The height of the trunk opening of the Audi is 4.3 in (15%) larger, the depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) of the Audi is 2 in (400%) larger.

In the Volvo, the loading edge above the road surface is 3.5 in (14%) higher than in the Audi, and the width of the trunk at its narrowest point is 4.7 in (12%) larger in the Volvo.

Impact on Usability

These differences lead to clear practical consequences: Due to the larger opening height and the significantly deeper cargo floor, the Audi A4 Avant offers more vertical usable height and a "lower-lying" cargo floor – this makes it easier to store tall or stacked luggage and increases the usable volume, but it is limited for very wide items due to the smaller interior width.

Additionally, the lower loading edge of the Audi makes lifting and often loading heavy items easier.

The Volvo XC60 scores mainly in width: the larger narrowest interior width (and the slightly wider opening) makes it better suited for wide or bulky loads such as furniture parts, bicycle frames, or wide boxes.

However, the loading edge is higher, which makes lifting heavy items more difficult, and the lower opening height as well as smaller "depth" limit vertical or deeply stacked loading.

The smaller length differences with folded or upright rear seats (<10%) have hardly any noticeable effect in everyday use; the choice mainly depends on whether you more often transport wide/bulky loads (Volvo) or taller/stacked loads and prefer easier lifting (Audi).