Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Ford Escape

Key Differences

The Ford Kuga offers a 2.8 in longer cargo floor with the seats folded down (+4%) and 1.2 in more cargo length with the rear seat upright (+3%) compared to the Audi Q5. The width at the narrowest point is 0.4 in greater (+1%) in the Kuga, while the width of the trunk opening is 2.8 in larger (+7%) in the Audi Q5. The height of the trunk opening is 1.2 in higher (+4%) in the Audi Q5 than in the Kuga, and the loading edge of the Q5 is 1.6 in higher above the ground (+6%). The most significant difference is the depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: the Audi Q5 is 2.8 in or 700% larger here than the Ford Kuga.

Impact on Usability

The extremely greater depth of the Audi Q5 shapes everyday usability: the trunk feels like a deeper compartment where luggage and bulky items sit lower. This lowers the center of gravity of the cargo and provides better storage for voluminous, not too long items as well as better concealment of the load.

At the same time, loading heavy items in the Q5 requires more effort because the loading edge is higher and items must be lifted deeper in or pushed further down; reaching the trunk floor is less convenient.

The Kuga scores with slightly more cargo length (especially with folded seats), which is advantageous when transporting longer items (e.g., slats, skis, long boxes).

Because its loading edge-to-floor ratio is significantly flatter, heavy or bulky loads are easier to load and unload. The slightly greater narrowest width in the Kuga hardly helps with very tight loads, while the wider trunk opening in the Q5 makes it easier to load wider parts.

In short: Those who frequently load heavy, bulky items and value easy handling are better served by the Kuga. Those who need cargo space with a deeper well and a wider opening for voluminous or better concealed loads benefit more from the Audi Q5.