Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Opel Astra Wagon

Key Differences

With the seats folded down, the Audi Q5 and Opel Astra Wagon offer the same trunk length.

However, with the first row of seats upright, the Opel Astra Wagon is 4.7 in (13%) longer than the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 has a significantly greater cargo depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) — 2.4 in (300%) more — and the loading edge of the Q5 sits 5.9 in (25%) higher above the ground.

Smaller differences: the trunk opening of the Q5 is 0.4 in higher and 3.1 in wider (each <10%), while the narrowest width favors the Astra by 2.4 in (6%).

Impact on Usability

The same length with folded seats means both models are similarly suitable for very long loads (e.g., long boards or furniture pieces with rear seats folded down).

With the rear seats upright, the Opel Astra Wagon is more practical for longer items to be transported without folding seats (13% longer cargo space), such as long materials, suitcases, or larger shopping bags.

The significantly greater cargo depth measurement of the Audi Q5 (300% more) and the 5.9 in higher loading edge have two effects: on one hand, more depth/volume in a pronounced cargo floor — useful for bulky or stackable loads that sit lower — on the other hand, the higher loading edge makes lifting heavy items into the trunk more difficult.

Those who frequently lift heavy or bulky loads to a low level have an advantage with the Astra. Those who more often store items benefiting from a deeper cargo floor (and have no issues with the higher loading edge) benefit from the Q5.

Smaller differences in opening height and width (each <10%) are usually negligible in daily use: the slightly wider opening of the Q5 slightly eases loading wide items, and the 0.4 in higher opening height is hardly noticeable. The slightly larger narrow width in the Astra is only relevant for very bulky, narrow loads.

Conclusion: For better handling of heavy or low-level cargo, the Opel Astra Wagon is better suited (longer usable space with rear seats upright, lower loading edge). For more deep cargo floor and a somewhat wider opening, the Audi Q5 is an option if the higher loading edge is not a disadvantage.