Trunk comparison: Audi Q3 vs Ford Focus
Biggest Differences
Three differences stand out from the given values: The Audi Q3 has a trunk that is 5.1 in (17%) longer with the first row of seats upright than the Ford Focus.
The trunk depth from the loading edge to the floor is 3.5 in (100%) greater in the Ford Focus than in the Audi Q3. Additionally, the width of the trunk opening in the Audi Q3 is 4.7 in (12%) wider than in the Ford Focus.
What does this mean in practice?
The longer cargo floor of the Q3 with the first row of seats upright means more usable cargo length in everyday use: longer items (skis, rolled carpets, longer boxes) fit more easily without folding down seats.
The wider trunk opening of the Q3 makes loading and unloading wider items (wide tires, furniture parts, wide suitcases) easier and reduces the risk of snagging on the opening.
The significantly greater depth in the Focus (100% more) creates more vertical space below the loading edge: bulky, tall items can be recessed deeper into the cargo area or stacked, and volume under the cargo floor is more likely available.
This can be practical for bulky or tall loads. At the same time, a deeper cargo floor can increase bending when placing heavy loads and make lifting more difficult.
Small, non-decisive differences
Other differences are minor: The Audi Q3 has only +4.3 in (7%) more length with folded seats, the loading edge in the Q3 is 2.4 in (9%) higher above the road, the height of the opening in the Focus is 0.8 in (3%) greater, and the narrowest width of the Focus is only 0.4 in (1%) wider.
These values only slightly affect usability in everyday life.
Conclusion
For frequent transport of longer or wider items, the Audi Q3 is overall more advantageous (longer cargo floor with seats upright, wider opening).
For transports where more depth/vertical volume is important (stackable, tall, or recessed cargo), the Ford Focus offers practical advantages due to the significantly greater depth. The choice depends on the typical loading profile: more length/width → Q3, more depth/vertical volume → Focus.