Trunk comparison: Audi Q3 vs BMW 5 Series Touring

Key Differences (>10%)

The BMW 5 Series Touring offers a significantly longer cargo area in length: with the seats folded down it is +9.4 in (+14%) longer, with the front seats upright even +7.5 in (+21%) longer than the Audi Q3. On the other hand, the Audi Q3 has a higher trunk opening (+3.1 in / +11%), a significantly greater trunk depth measured from the loading edge to the trunk floor (+3.5 in / +800%), and a higher loading edge above the road (+3.5 in / +14%) compared to the BMW.

Impact on Usability

The greater length of the BMW 5 Series Touring makes it more practical for long items and longer luggage (e.g., furniture parts, long sports equipment, skis), both with folded seats and in everyday use with the rear seat upright.

Those who often transport long loads or regularly fold down the rear seat clearly benefit from the BMW.

The Audi Q3 scores in terms of build height and interior depth: the higher trunk opening makes it easier to load taller items, and the significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor creates more accessible storage space directly behind the loading edge (practical for crates, shopping bags, or stackable cargo).

However, the higher loading edge of the Audi means that heavy cargo must be lifted higher, making loading and unloading more strenuous than with the lower BMW loading floor.

In short: For longer or flat-lying cargo, the BMW 5 Series Touring is the better choice; for taller or more compact stacking near the loading edge and for more usable depth, the Audi Q3 scores, but loses comfort when lifting heavy loads due to the higher loading edge.