Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC40

Key Statement

The Audi Q5 offers advantages in most trunk dimensions: with the first row of seats upright, its trunk is 1.6 in (4%) longer, the trunk opening is 2.4 in (8%) higher, the narrowest width is 0.8 in (2%) larger, and the opening width is 2.8 in (7%) larger.

The Volvo XC40 is only slightly ahead when all seats are folded down (+0.8 in / 1%) and has a 0.4 in (1%) higher loading edge above the road.

Highlighted Difference (>10%)

The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is specified as 3.1 in greater in the Audi Q5 — according to the data, this is +700% compared to the Volvo XC40. This difference is significantly larger than all other stated percentages and has the strongest practical impact on the usability of the cargo space.

Impact on Usability

Due to the significantly greater trunk depth of the Audi Q5, much taller or bulkier items can be better accommodated and secured; stacking or transporting bulky parts especially benefits from this cargo volume.

The higher trunk opening (+2.4 in) and wider opening (+2.8 in) additionally facilitate loading and unloading wide or bulky items. The slightly lower loading edge of the Audi (0.4 in) makes lifting heavy loads minimally easier than in the Volvo.

The Volvo XC40 offers only marginally more length with folded seats (+0.8 in), which rarely makes a practical difference. Overall, the Audi Q5 is the more practical choice for users who regularly need to transport larger, taller, or wider loads.

The Volvo XC40 remains a suitable option for normal everyday use but has clear disadvantages compared to the Q5 in terms of volume and opening dimensions.