Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Volvo V90

Key Differences

Several significant differences stand out from the data: The Volvo V90 offers a considerably longer cargo length.

Specifically, the Volvo has +11 in (17%) more length with the seats folded down and +7.5 in (20%) more length with the first row of seats upright compared to the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5, on the other hand, has a higher trunk opening (+3.5 in, 13%) and a significantly higher load lip (+5.1 in, 21%) compared to the Volvo.

Additionally, the trunk depth in the Audi — measured from the load lip to the trunk floor — is +3.1 in (700%) greater. Smaller differences are in the widths: the V90 is only +0.8 in (2%) wider at the narrowest point, and the opening width is +0.4 in (1%) — both negligible.

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo dimensions of the Volvo V90 offer practical advantages for long or bulky items: furniture parts, long slats, skis, or folded plywood boards can be transported more easily and often completely without overhang in the V90. Even with full seating, the V90 provides +7.5 in more length for longer luggage.

The Audi Q5 scores with vertical clearance and loading access: The higher trunk opening makes it easier to load tall items, and the greater depth between the load lip and trunk floor allows luggage to sit deeper — which can reduce shifting and make better use of interior volume.

However, the Audi combines a significantly higher load lip (+5.1 in) with this depth, making lifting heavy or bulky loads onto the cargo floor more strenuous. For frequent loading and unloading of heavy items, the V90 is more comfortable due to the lower load lip.

In summary: Those who often transport long or lengthwise items or need more usable cargo length are better served by the Volvo V90. Those who more frequently load tall items or benefit from deeper cargo placement in the trunk (albeit with a higher load lip) may find advantages in the Audi Q5 — but the extra effort required to lift due to the higher load lip should be considered.

Small width differences play hardly any role in practice.