Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs VW Golf Wagon

Biggest Differences (over 10%)

Several significant deviations stand out from the comparison: The VW Golf Wagon offers a +8.3 in (13%) longer cargo floor with the rear seats folded down and a +5.5 in (15%) longer trunk depth with the rear seats upright than the Audi Q5. Furthermore, the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is +1.2 in (38%) greater in the Golf Wagon.

In contrast, the Audi Q5's loading height is notable: the loading edge is +5.1 in (21%) higher above the road than in the Golf. Additionally, the width of the trunk opening is +5.1 in (13%) larger in the Audi than in the Golf Wagon.

What impact do these differences have on usability?

- Longer cargo floor in the Golf Wagon (+8.3 in / +5.5 in): The greater usable length (both with folded and upright seats) makes the Golf more practical for long items like skis, ladders, or flat furniture parts.

If needed, longer cargo can be accommodated more easily without completely changing the seating arrangement.

- Greater trunk depth in the Golf (+1.2 in / 38%): The deeper cargo well increases usable volume and allows smaller items to be transported "recessed" (better securing of packages below the loading edge).

It can make lifting heavy items slightly more difficult when they need to be lowered below the loading edge—but it is practical for discreetly storing luggage.

- Lower loading edge in the Golf vs. higher loading edge in the Audi (+5.1 in in the Audi): The higher loading edge of the Audi Q5 means more lifting work and thus more effort when loading heavy boxes or luggage. The Golf Wagon benefits from a lower entry height, which makes sliding or lifting heavy loads easier.

- Larger trunk opening in the Audi (+5.1 in): The wider opening of the Audi Q5 makes it easier to load wide or bulky items and reduces maneuvering when loading. Combined with the higher loading edge, however, loading heavy but wide items can be ergonomically more demanding.

In summary: For long cargo and easy, low-level loading, the VW Golf Wagon is usually more practical in everyday use. The Audi Q5, on the other hand, offers a wider loading opening that simplifies handling wide items but requires more effort to lift heavy loads due to the higher loading edge.

Smaller differences like the height of the trunk opening (+0.4 in) or the narrowest width (+0.8 in) are practically negligible.