Trunk comparison: Audi A4 Avant vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences (Values >10% highlighted)

The Audi A4 Avant offers significantly more cargo length with seats upright: +22.8 in (+123%) compared to the VW Tiguan Allspace. The trunk opening of the Audi is also higher: +5.1 in (+18%), and the distance from the loading edge to the trunk floor is +2 in (+400%) greater in the Audi.

The loading edge of the VW, however, sits +5.5 in (+22%) higher above the ground, which makes loading more difficult. The width of the trunk opening is slightly larger in the VW: +4.7 in (+12%).

What impact does this have on usability?

- Everyday use (luggage, shopping, suitcases): Due to the significantly greater loading length with seats upright and the higher trunk opening, the Audi is more practical for longer items and loading without folding down the seats.

The greater depth behind the loading edge in the Audi increases the usable interior height directly in the cargo area.

- Loading / effort: The significantly lower loading edge of the Audi makes lifting heavy items easier; with the Tiguan, more lifting is required.

- Bulky or wide items: The Tiguan has the wider trunk opening (+4.7 in) and slightly more loading length with seats folded down (+2.8 in, but <10% difference), making it easier to load wide cargo.

- Flexible use (seats folded down): With seats fully folded down, the length differences are small (VW slightly longer), so both models are practically comparable here; the decisive advantages lie with the Audi variant for upright seat configurations and with the Tiguan for very wide items.

Summary

For frequent transport of long or tall items and easier lifting, the Audi A4 Avant offers clear advantages. For very wide cargo and when a somewhat wider loading opening is needed, the VW Tiguan Allspace has the advantage. Smaller length differences with seats folded down are hardly relevant in practice.