Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Durchschnitt SUV

Biggest Differences (over 10%)

The Audi Q5 offers a +3.9 in (≈12%) longer trunk with the front seats upright than the average SUV.

Practically, this means longer items can be transported without folding down seats — such as skis, poles, or long boxes. For users who regularly carry long cargo with seats occupied, this significantly increases everyday usability.

Additionally, the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) of the Q5 is +1.2 in (≈60%) greater.

This means the usable interior space between the loading edge and floor is noticeably deeper, allowing volume to be better utilized and bulky or stackable loads to be placed more securely. Combined with the slightly lower loading edge of the Q5, this makes lifting and storing heavy or bulky items easier.

Other, Smaller Differences

Other deviations are moderate: with seats folded down, the Q5 is only +2 in (3%) longer; the trunk opening is +0.8 in (3%) higher; the width at the narrowest point is the same; the opening width of the trunk is +2.8 in (7%) larger; the loading edge of the average SUV is +0.4 in (1%) higher above the road.

These differences slightly improve comfort and handling (wider opening makes loading bulky parts easier, slightly higher opening and a bit more length create more flexibility), but are less noticeable in everyday use than the above >10% advantages.