Trunk comparison: Audi A6 Avant vs BMW X2

Key Differences

The Audi A6 Avant offers significantly more loading length: With the seats folded down, the trunk of the A6 is 11.8 in (18%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is 9.4 in (26%) longer than the BMW X2. The trunk opening of the A6 is also 2.8 in (11%) higher than that of the X2.

The BMW X2 has a significantly greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor (+2.8 in / 350%) and a higher loading edge above the road (+6.3 in / 25%) compared to the A6. The width at the narrowest point is the same for both; the opening width of the A6 is only slightly larger (+2 in / 5%) and remains below the 10% mark.

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo areas in the A6 Avant mean that long items (e.g., furniture, skis, lumber) can be transported more easily and without awkward angling or unloading. The higher trunk opening of the A6 makes it easier to load tall items and provides more vertical clearance when loading.

In the BMW X2, the higher loading edge makes loading heavier or bulky items more strenuous because goods must be lifted higher.

The greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor creates a kind of deeper cargo area in the X2: this can hold items more securely during braking and creates a "sunken" cargo floor, but at the same time causes bulky items to sit deeper and be less easy to pull out or slide sideways.

Since the narrowest width is identical, both vehicles are equally limited with very wide cargo.

Overall: For longer, taller, or frequently heavy loads, the Audi A6 Avant is more practical; the BMW X2 offers a more compact, deeper cargo space due to its design, but is less favorably positioned for lifting and loading weight.