Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Peugeot 308 SW 3-row
Key Differences
In terms of cargo space, the Audi Q5 shows clear advantages over the Peugeot 308 SW in certain seating configurations: With all seats upright, the Audi offers a trunk that is +23.6 in (171%) longer, and with all seats folded down, the Audi is still +8.3 in (14%) longer.
In the opposite case — with the first row upright — the Peugeot leads with a trunk that is +5.1 in (14%) longer.
Regarding opening and loading edge dimensions, the Peugeot has a higher trunk opening by +3.9 in (13%), while the Audi offers a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor by +1.6 in (100%) as well as a significantly higher loading edge above the road by +7.1 in (32%).
The width at the narrowest point differs only slightly (+0.8 in / 2%) and the width of the trunk opening is identical.
Impact on Usability
The very large length advantage of the Audi with all seats upright (+171%) makes it clearly more practical when you need to accommodate a lot of luggage or longer items in the trunk with full occupancy — for example, vacation luggage for five people or long ski/sports equipment without folding down seats.
Even with all seats fully folded, the Audi remains better suited for flat, longer loads with +14% more length.
The Peugeot scores in everyday situations where a low loading edge and a high opening are important: The higher trunk opening (+13%) makes loading tall items easier, and the lower loading edge makes lifting heavy loads significantly more comfortable — practical for groceries, strollers, or heavy boxes.
The Peugeot also offers a length advantage when the first row remains in the mentioned position (+14%), which can be useful for transporting very long items without adjusting the front seats.
The greater depth between the loading edge and floor in the Audi (relative +100%) and the higher loading edge (+32%) mean: more interior depth/cargo space, but also more effort required to lift heavy items inside. Width differences are negligible, and the opening width is the same.
In short: If you frequently need a lot of cargo space with full occupancy or regularly transport longer items, the Audi Q5 is more practical. If you value easy, back-friendly loading, frequent short transports with heavy or tall items, and a high loading opening, the Peugeot 308 SW is more advantageous.