Trunk comparison: Audi A4 Avant vs VW Touran
Key Statement
The Audi A4 Avant offers significantly more usable cargo length with seats upright than the VW Touran:
. Also notable is the greater depth of the Audi between the loading edge and trunk floor:
. Smaller differences favoring the Touran appear in the narrowest trunk width (+2.4 in / 6%) and the width of the trunk opening (+0.8 in / 2%); the opening height of the Touran is 0.4 in (1%) greater, while the loading edge of the Audi is 0.4 in (2%) higher above the road. Differences in the range of 1–6% are minor and usually only affect specific details.
Impact on Usability
The much greater cargo length of the A4 Avant with seats upright means that longer items (e.g., long packages, slats, skis without a separate loading flap) can be transported in the trunk much more easily without folding down the rear seat. The greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor in the Audi creates more usable space directly behind the loading edge, which facilitates storing bulky or taller items and often results in a more practical cargo volume. The VW Touran, on the other hand, has slight advantages when loading wider items due to a somewhat larger interior width at the narrowest point and a minimally larger opening width. The loading edge, which is 0.4 in lower, and the slightly higher opening height make lifting heavy items marginally easier. However, these advantages are comparatively small and mainly affect handling during loading, not the ability to transport significantly longer loads. Conclusion: Those who regularly transport long items or need a lot of usable cargo space directly behind the rear seat with seats upright are better off with the Audi A4 Avant. Those who more often need to lift wide, bulky items and maneuver them through a slightly wider opening benefit slightly from the VW Touran.