Trunk comparison: Audi Q2 vs Renault Austral

Key Differences

The Renault Austral offers more cargo length: with the seats folded down it is 5.9 in longer, and with the first row upright it is 3.1 in longer (both figures approximately 10%). The width at the narrowest point is the same for both models.

Noticeably larger differences are found in the trunk opening and trunk depth: the width of the Renault Austral's trunk opening is 7.1 in (+19%) larger than that of the Audi Q2, while the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 1.2 in (+38%) greater in the Audi Q2.

The height of the trunk opening is 1.6 in (+5%) higher on the Audi Q2 than on the Austral; the loading edge of the Austral sits 0.8 in (+3%) higher above the ground.

Impact on Usability

Because the Austral's trunk opening is significantly wider (+19%), wide or bulky items can be loaded crosswise more easily; this reduces maneuvering and tipping effort when loading large furniture, transport boxes, or wide packages.

The slightly longer cargo areas of the Austral (both about 10%) increase usable length for long items or, with seats folded, for flat-lying cargo.

The greater depth of the Audi Q2 (+38% relative, +1.2 in absolute) means the trunk floor is lower – this creates more vertical storage space at the bottom of the cargo area and makes stacking cargo below the loading edge easier.

At the same time, lifting bulky, heavy items in can be somewhat more strenuous because they must be lifted further over the loading edge. Here, the slightly lower loading edge of the Audi Q2 favors easier loading (Audi has a lower loading edge than the Austral).

In summary: For wide and longer loads, the Renault Austral is the more practical choice (significantly wider opening, somewhat longer cargo area). For deeper loading, space-saving stacking at floor level, and somewhat easier lifting thanks to a lower loading edge, the Audi Q2 can offer advantages in everyday use.

The decision depends on whether you more often need to carry wide/oversized cargo (Austral) or frequent, ergonomic loading and unloading with well-usable floor space (Q2).