Trunk comparison: Audi A6 Avant vs Volvo V90

Key Differences

The values show only small differences in length and height: The Audi A6 Avant has a cargo floor length that is 0.8 in (≈1%) longer with the rear seats fully folded down and a usable length that is 1.2 in (≈3%) longer with the first row of seats upright.

The trunk opening of the Audi is 1.2 in (≈4%) higher, and the loading edge of the Audi is 1.2 in (≈5%) higher above the ground.

The narrowest trunk width is 2 in (≈5%) larger in the Volvo, and the width of the trunk opening in the Volvo is 3.9 in (≈10%) larger. Particularly noticeable is the depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: in the Audi, this difference is +0.8 in (100%) compared to the Volvo.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater depth in the Audi practically means more vertical space behind the loading edge: items can lie deeper in the trunk, and heavier or taller luggage can partially be "recessed," which increases the usable stacking height above the loading edge.

At the same time, a deeper well can make loading and unloading small, hard-to-reach items more difficult.

The Volvo scores with a wider trunk opening and greater minimum width. This facilitates loading bulky, wide items and maneuvering suitcases or furniture parts through the opening. For wide, flat cargo, the Volvo is therefore more practical.

The slightly higher loading edge and higher opening of the Audi lead to a compromise: the higher opening makes lifting tall items easier, but the higher loading edge increases the effort required to lift heavy loads. The length differences favoring the Audi are small and only marginally affect overall usability.

Conclusion: For cargo that can be stacked deep or is voluminous but not particularly wide, the Audi can offer advantages due to its greater depth. For wide, bulky cargo and easier pass-through loading, the Volvo is more advantageous because of its larger opening and interior width.