Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs VW T-Roc

Biggest Differences (Summary)

The Audi Q5 offers a longer loading area: the trunk length with folded seats is 7.1 in (12%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, the trunk length is 6.7 in (22%) longer than in the VW T-Roc.

In contrast, the VW T-Roc has significantly greater interior depth: the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 5.5 in (175%) greater than in the Q5. Smaller differences under 10% include: the trunk opening height is 2.8 in (9%) higher in the T-Roc, the loading edge is 1.2 in (4%) higher above the ground in the T-Roc, the narrowest trunk width is 0.8 in (2%) larger in the Q5, and the width of the trunk opening is the same in both models.

Implications for Usability

Thanks to the longer loading area, the Audi Q5 is better suited for long items such as skis, slats, long boxes, or furniture parts.

The greater usable length reduces the need to fold seats far down and makes storing longer cargo easier. Additionally, the slightly larger minimum width makes loading wider items simpler.

The VW T-Roc offers more vertical space due to the significantly greater interior depth, or a deeper cargo well. This is advantageous when stacking a lot of volume on a small footprint or when transporting bulky but rather short/deeper items.

However, the greater depth can make reaching into the trunk and lifting heavy items more difficult, and a higher loading edge (even if only by 1.2 in) makes lifting somewhat more strenuous.

The slightly higher trunk opening of the T-Roc (9%) helps when loading tall or bulky items that must fit through the opening.

Since the opening width is the same, the length (Q5) vs. depth (T-Roc) determines the use cases: Q5 for longer cargo and more ergonomic loading and unloading of heavy parts, T-Roc for deeper stacking and volume with shorter loading depth.