Trunk comparison: Audi A6 Avant vs VW Polo

Biggest Differences (Summary)

The Audi A6 Avant offers significantly more loading length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 22.8 in (42%) longer and with the front seat row upright, 20.1 in (77%) longer than the VW Polo.

The loading opening of the A6 Avant is also 4.7 in (13%) wider, which makes loading wider items easier. In contrast, the VW Polo has a significantly greater trunk depth from the loading edge to the floor: 2.4 in (300%) higher than in the A6 Avant.

What are the practical effects of these differences?

The significantly greater loading length of the A6 Avant clearly makes it more practical for long or bulky loads (e.g., slats, skis, long furniture parts).

Whether the seats are folded down or the front seat row remains upright, the A6 allows transporting significantly longer items than the Polo. The wider loading opening of the A6 additionally facilitates loading wider boxes, crates, or furniture parts.

The greater depth in the Polo means more vertical space between the loading edge and the trunk floor. This can be useful when bulky but not too wide items need to be placed low in the cargo area.

Combined with the slightly higher loading edge of the Polo (difference under 10%), however, the effort required to lift heavy loads increases — weaker leverage and more frequent lifting instead of simply sliding through can be the result.

Differences under 10% (height of the trunk opening +1.6 in/6%, loading edge above road +2.4 in/9%, narrowest width +0.8 in/2%) are usually minor in practice and affect everyday usability less than the larger differences mentioned above.

Conclusion: Those who regularly transport long or wide loads are clearly better served by the Audi A6 Avant; those who mostly have smaller, compact loads and value an overall compact vehicle will manage well with the VW Polo.