Trunk comparison: BMW 3 Series Touring vs Ford Focus Wagon
Key Differences
In short, the biggest differences in the cargo space are as follows: The Ford Focus Wagon has a +7.1 in (≈19%) wider width at the narrowest point and a +0.4 in (100%) greater trunk depth (loading edge → trunk floor) than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Other, smaller deviations: the Ford offers about +9% longer cargo space with the rear seats folded down and +4% more depth with the rear seats upright; the trunk opening of the Ford is +8% wider, but the loading edge of the Ford is +1.2 in (≈5%) higher above the ground, while the height of the opening is +0.4 in (≈1%) greater on the BMW.
Impact on Usability
The significantly greater width at the narrowest point in the Ford (+19%) makes it more practical for wide items (for example, furniture parts, bulky suitcases, or several pieces of luggage placed side by side).
Items that would not fit in the BMW can more often be loaded crosswise or with less maneuvering in the Ford.
The greater trunk depth in the Ford means the cargo area has a deeper floor section. Practically, this means longer or bulkier loads can be pushed further forward, and bulky items lie more stably in the cargo space.
Combined with the greater narrow width, this results in a significantly more flexible cargo volume in the Ford for irregular, wide, or long loads.
In contrast, the BMW has slight advantages when loading heavy items: the loading edge of the BMW is lower (Ford +1.2 in), so lifting into the vehicle requires less effort. The slightly higher opening height in the BMW (+0.4 in) has practically little effect compared to the Ford.
The longer loading length of the Ford with folded seats (+9%) and the wider opening (+8%) are useful for long items but are under the 10% mark and thus less pronounced than the width and depth differences.
Conclusion: Those who frequently transport wide or bulky loads clearly benefit from the Ford Focus Wagon (wider, deeper cargo space). Those who often lift heavy items and value a lower loading edge have a small advantage in the BMW 3 Series Touring.