Trunk comparison: Audi A6 Avant vs Seat Tarraco

Key Differences

The SEAT Tarraco offers more space than the Audi A6 Avant in several important aspects: The height of the trunk opening is 3.9 in (14%) larger in the Tarraco, the depth of the trunk (measured from the loading edge to the trunk floor) is 1.6 in (200%) larger, the loading edge is 4.3 in (17%) higher above the road, and the width of the trunk opening is 4.3 in (11%) larger.

In contrast, the Audi has a slightly longer cargo area: with the seats folded down, the Audi is 3.5 in (5%) longer, with the first row of seats upright it is 2 in (4%) longer; the narrowest trunk width differs by only 0.4 in (1%) in favor of the Tarraco.

Impact on Usability

Practically, this means: The Tarraco is better suited for bulky, tall, and wide cargo. The larger opening height and wider loading opening make it easier to load bulky items (e.g., furniture parts, large boxes, strollers), and the greater depth increases the actually usable volume.

However, the loading edge that is 4.3 in higher makes lifting heavy items during loading more strenuous — for heavy loads, loading is ergonomically less favorable than in the lower Audi.

The Audi A6 Avant scores with the length of the cargo area: longer items (e.g., slats, skis, long boxes) can be accommodated a bit more easily because the trunk is minimally longer with folded or upright seats.

However, the differences in length and narrow width are small and have less impact in everyday use than the significantly larger advantages of the Tarraco in height, depth, and opening width.

Conclusion: Those who frequently transport wide, tall, or bulky cargo benefit from the SEAT Tarraco. Those who mainly transport longer, flatter items and appreciate a lower loading edge for easier lifting have a practical advantage in the Audi A6 Avant.