Trunk comparison: Audi A6 Sedan vs VW Tiguan

Key Differences

The Audi A6 offers a longer cargo area: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 9.1 in (13%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, even 10.6 in (31%) longer than the VW Tiguan.

The depth of the trunk from the loading edge to the floor is 4.3 in (1100%) greater in the A6, indicating significantly more usable depth behind the loading edge.

In contrast, the VW Tiguan has a significantly higher trunk opening (+9.4 in / 48%) and a wider opening (+5.9 in / 16%) than the A6. Additionally, the loading edge in the Tiguan sits 3.1 in (12%) higher above the road.

Impact on Usability

The Audi A6 is better suited for longer, flat items and loading with a flat cargo load: the greater overall length and significantly larger depth behind the loading edge allow longer goods to be pushed further into the vehicle and stored more securely.

Because the loading edge in the A6 is lower, lifting heavy items into the trunk is easier.

The VW Tiguan is advantageous when it comes to tall or bulky cargo: the higher and wider trunk opening makes it easier to load tall boxes, furniture, or bulky items limited by height.

However, the higher loading edge makes handling heavy loads more difficult (more lifting effort), and the shallower depth behind the loading edge limits how far long items can be pushed in.

The narrowest trunk width differs very little (+0.4 in in the A6) and has little practical impact on usability. In summary: A6 = better for long, flat, and heavy loads; Tiguan = better for tall or bulky cargo and easier loading of bulky objects due to larger opening height and width.