Trunk comparison: Audi Q7 vs Renault Austral

Biggest Differences

The Audi Q7 offers a significantly longer loading length with the rear seats folded down: +16.9 in (27%) compared to the Renault Austral. Even with the first row of seats upright, the Q7 is longer: +13 in (38%).

In contrast, the Renault Austral has a significantly greater trunk depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor): +3.1 in (700%) compared to the Q7.

What are the implications for usability?

The longer loading areas of the Q7 mean that longer items can be transported better – such as slats, longer boxes, skis, or long furniture parts.

This advantage is evident both with fully folded seats and, important for everyday situations, when the first row remains upright: the Q7 allows significantly more cargo space behind the seats.

The greater depth of the Austral (the floor lies further below the loading edge) has two practical effects: on the one hand, flat or lower-placed loads can be stored somewhat lower and thus more stably; on the other hand, the usable interior height under the tailgate changes — this can either hinder or facilitate loading very tall items, depending on the shape of the cargo.

Additionally, a lower loading floor means that when loading and unloading, lifting heavy items may require a greater lift height.

Smaller differences (e.g., slightly greater width at the narrowest point and wider trunk opening in the Q7, as well as a slightly higher opening height in the Q7) fall below the 10% threshold and only moderately affect practical use: the Q7 is overall slightly wider, which makes fitting wider items easier, while the Austral's deeper floor primarily affects handling of low or tall cargo.