Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Durchschnitt Wagon

Key Differences (highlighted >10%)

The most noticeable differences concern the vertical position and depth of the cargo area in the Audi Q5: The depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge → trunk floor) is +1.6 in (100%) greater in the Audi Q5 than in the average wagon.

At the same time, the loading edge of the Audi Q5 is +4.3 in (17%) higher above the road.

Impact on Usability

The combination of a deeper trunk floor and a higher loading edge has concrete consequences:

• Higher loading edge (+4.3 in / 17%): heavier or bulky items must be lifted higher. This increases the effort when loading, especially for regular transport of boxes, furniture, or groceries.
• Deeper trunk floor (+1.6 in / 100%): inside, a "recess" is created that increases the volume below the loading edge. This allows bulky or taller items to be better recessed in the cargo space without protruding over the loading edge. Loose cargo tends to sit more stably and deeper in the vehicle.
• Combined effect: The Audi Q5 offers more usable depth inside but requires more effort to lift cargo over the loading edge. For heavy but compact loads, the wagon with a lower loading edge is more practical; for durable, tall, or stackable cargo, the Q5 can be advantageous due to the deeper loading floor.

Other, Smaller Differences

The cargo lengths differ only slightly: the average wagon has a slightly longer loading area (+2.8 in / 4% folded down, +2 in / 5% with rear seats upright). The narrowest trunk width is minimally larger in the wagon (+0.4 in / 1%).

The width of the trunk opening is somewhat larger in the Audi Q5 (+3.5 in / 9%), which facilitates loading wider items without drastically changing overall usability.