Trunk comparison: Audi A6 Sedan vs Skoda Karoq

Key Differences

The Audi A6 offers a significantly longer cargo space: 15.4 in (25%) longer with the seats folded down and 15.4 in (51%) longer with the first row of seats upright than the Škoda Karoq. The Škoda Karoq, on the other hand, has a significantly taller trunk opening: 16.5 in (84%) more height.

Additionally, the trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) of the Karoq is 1.2 in (25%) greater and the width of the trunk opening is 3.9 in (11%) wider than in the A6. Smaller differences include a 0.8 in (3%) higher loading edge on the Karoq and a 0.4 in (1%) greater interior width at the narrowest point in the A6.

Impact on Usability

The longer loading options in the Audi A6 make it advantageous for long, flat, or elongated items (e.g., skis, long wooden planks, furniture parts) and increase the usable loading length with seats folded or upright.

The Škoda Karoq, in contrast, is better suited for tall and bulky luggage: the significantly higher opening and larger opening width make it easier to load bulky or tall items, and the greater depth behind the loading edge creates more space for voluminous cargo.

The slightly higher loading edge of the Karoq (+0.8 in) can minimally complicate lifting heavy items but is hardly relevant compared to the advantages in handling large or tall cargo. For very narrow items, there is practically no difference (only ±0.4 in).