Trunk comparison: Audi A4 Avant vs VW T-Roc

Key Differences

The Audi A4 Avant offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk of the A4 is +13.8 in (24%) longer, and with the first row upright, even +10.6 in (35%) longer. The VW T-Roc, on the other hand, has a noticeably wider trunk opening: the opening is +4.3 in (11%) wider.

Additionally, the loading edge of the T-Roc sits higher (+5.5 in / 22%) and the vertical distance between the loading edge and the trunk floor is significantly greater (+6.7 in / 340%). Smaller differences: the opening height is 0.4 in greater on the T-Roc, and the narrowest point in the trunk is 0.8 in wider.

Impact on Usability

For long loads and flexible loading (e.g., furniture, long boards, skis), the A4 Avant is clearly advantageous: the significantly longer loading surface allows longer items without folding or with folded seats, and the overall lower loading edge makes lifting heavy loads easier.

The VW T-Roc is better suited for bulky, wide items that mainly need to fit through the opening: the wider entry opening makes sliding in wide-bodied objects easier.

However, the higher loading edge and the greater vertical distance between the loading edge and floor increase the effective lifting height when loading — making lifting heavy or awkward items more strenuous.

In short: A4 Avant = better for long and heavy loads and easier lifting; T-Roc = more practical for wide, bulky items due to larger opening, but less comfortable to lift because of the higher loading edge.