Trunk comparison: Audi Q3 vs Volvo XC60

Key Result

The biggest differences concern the depth of the trunk and the narrowest width: The Audi Q3 has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor (+3.5 in; +800% relative) and the Volvo XC60 is wider at the narrowest point (+4.3 in; +11%).

All other differences (lengths with folded or upright seats, height of the trunk opening, loading edge height above the road) are under 10% and thus less defining.

What this means in practice

The greater depth in the Audi Q3 means that the trunk floor lies significantly further behind the loading edge. Practically, this means: small or irregularly shaped items can be recessed deeper and slide less forward; a "well" effect is created that favors storing bulky but not particularly wide cargo.

However, loading and unloading heavy, flat, or large items is more difficult because they must be lifted or lowered over the higher well. Combined with the Audi's 1.2 in higher loading edge, the effort required to lift increases marginally.

The greater narrowest width in the Volvo XC60 means better usability for wide items: suitcases, wide boxes, skis, or bulky furniture parts fit more easily without sideways maneuvering or angling. Since the width at the narrowest point is about 11% larger, the Volvo is noticeably more flexible here.

Additional notes: The width of the trunk opening is the same for both models, meaning inserting wide parts through the opening is comparable. The length differences with folded or upright seats are about 7% in favor of the Volvo, so they exist but are less dominant than the effects described above.

Conclusion

For users who frequently need to transport wide or bulky items, the Volvo XC60 is more practical due to the greater narrowest width.

For cases where contents should be stored securely and "deep" (small, loose items, stackable cargo), the Audi Q3 offers advantages through the significantly greater depth — at the cost of higher effort when loading and unloading heavy items.