Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Dacia Duster

Main Differences

The most noticeable difference concerns the width of the trunk opening: the Audi Q5 has a 5.9 in (15%) larger opening than the Dacia Duster.

All other deviations are small (1–3%): the Audi offers 0.8 in (1%) more cargo length with the seats folded down, the Duster has 0.8 in (2%) more trunk length with the front seats upright.

The height of the Duster's trunk opening is 0.8 in (3%) greater, and the Duster's loading edge is 0.8 in (3%) higher above the road. The depth (loading edge → trunk floor) is the same, and the narrowest trunk width in the Audi is 1.2 in (3%) larger.

What are the practical implications?

The Audi Q5's 15% larger trunk opening is relevant in practice: wider or bulky items (e.g., furniture parts, wide boxes, strollers in a straightforward position) can be loaded more easily and without complicated turning or angling. This reduces maneuvering when loading and lowers the risk that something won't fit.

The smaller differences are mostly negligible in everyday use: the 1–1.2 in differences in lengths, heights, and loading edge only matter with very precise space requirements. Specifically, this means:

• Duster — slightly longer trunk with rear seats upright (+0.8 in): minimally more usable cargo space during passenger operation, practically only relevant in borderline cases.
• Duster — somewhat higher trunk opening (+0.8 in): allows slightly taller cargo items, but combined with the higher loading edge, this is not always advantageous.
• Duster — higher loading edge (+0.8 in): makes lifting heavy items somewhat more strenuous.
• Audi — slightly larger narrowest width (+1.2 in): facilitates fitting somewhat wider items, but the effect is small.
• Depth equal: regarding usable floor area, the vehicles do not differ.

Conclusion

For regular loading of wide or bulky items, the Audi Q5 is clearly advantageous due to the 15% larger trunk opening.

Those who only occasionally transport luggage or rely more on maximum interior height and slightly longer loading length with the rear seats upright will find slight advantages in the Dacia Duster — but these are marginal. Overall, the opening width is the decisive practical difference.