Trunk comparison: Audi A6 Avant vs VW Tiguan

Key Differences

The Audi A6 Avant offers clear advantages in trunk space: with the seats folded down, the cargo area is 9.4 in (≈14%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is even 11.4 in (≈33%) longer than in the VW Tiguan.

Additionally, the trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) of the A6 Avant is 0.4 in greater — this is indicated as 100% proportionally, but the absolute change remains very small.

On the other hand, the loading edge of the VW Tiguan is 3.9 in (≈16%) higher above the ground.

Smaller differences: the width at the narrowest point is 0.4 in larger in the Tiguan, and the trunk opening is 2 in wider; the opening height is 0.4 in higher in the Tiguan — these values are each around 1–5% and thus less significant.

Impact on Usability

The longer loading lengths of the A6 Avant mean significantly more flexibility in practice for long items (e.g., furniture parts, skis, lumber) and a flatter, better usable cargo volume when seats are folded down.

With full seating, the 11.4 in longer cargo space mainly allows for longer luggage space behind the first row — practical for travelers who often carry a lot of luggage or longer loads.

The higher loading edge of the Tiguan (plus 3.9 in) makes lifting heavy items into the trunk more demanding; for regular loading of heavy loads, the lower loading edge of the A6 is advantageous.

The slightly greater width and width of the opening in the Tiguan can minimally ease loading wider items, but the effect remains limited due to the small difference (≈1–5%).

In summary: For users who frequently transport long or bulky cargo, the Audi A6 Avant is more practical due to the significantly greater loading lengths.

The VW Tiguan offers a somewhat higher entry height and marginally more width, which can be useful for occasional wide loads, but this does not outweigh the limitations in length and the higher loading lift.