Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Opel Grandland

Key Differences

The most noticeable difference concerns the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor): The Opel Grandland is +3.1 in or 100% larger here than the Audi Q5. All other deviations are below the 10% threshold: The Audi Q5 has a +2.4 in (7%) longer cargo area with the first row of seats upright and a wider trunk opening (+2 in / 5%) as well as +0.8 in (2%) more width at the narrowest point.

The Opel Grandland offers a slightly longer area with folded seats by +1.2 in (2%), a +0.8 in (3%) higher trunk opening, and a +1.6 in (5%) higher loading edge above the road.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater depth in the Grandland means more vertical space between the loading edge and the trunk floor.

Practically, this means: lower-lying items can be more easily accommodated, and there is more storage space for bulky or tall cargo in the floor area. This is especially advantageous for stacking or when items cannot be laid flat.

The higher loading edge of the Grandland (+1.6 in) has the opposite effect: lifting heavy or bulky items in requires more effort because the edge is higher above the road.

The slightly higher trunk opening (+0.8 in) helps when fitting tall objects through the opening but does not fully compensate for the increased loading edge.

The Audi Q5 scores with a wider opening and more width at the narrowest point as well as a longer cargo area with the first row of seats upright.

This makes it overall more practical for wide or elongated parts that need to be rotated through the opening or loaded from the side. Since the depth there is significantly less, the Q5 is less suitable for very bulky cargo that requires vertical space.

In summary: For vertically bulky, stackable, or floor-area stowable cargo, the Opel Grandland is clearly advantageous (significant depth advantage).

For wide or elongated items that benefit from a larger opening and more usable width, the Audi Q5 is more practical. The remaining differences are relatively small and only slightly affect everyday usability.