Trunk comparison: BMW 3 Series Touring vs Jeep Compass

Key Differences

When loaded with the first row of seats upright, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a significantly longer trunk: +7.1 in (≈+22 %) compared to the Jeep Compass.

The Jeep, on the other hand, offers a significantly higher trunk opening (+5.1 in, ≈+18 %) and a much greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor (+5.9 in, ≈+1500 %). Additionally, the loading edge of the Jeep is +6.7 in (≈+28 %) higher above the road surface.

Impact on Usability

BMW 3 Series Touring – longer loading area with occupied seats: - Due to the approximately 22% greater loading length with the rear seats upright, elongated items (e.g., skis, slats, furniture parts) can be transported more easily and without folding down the seats. - Advantageous for users who regularly want to combine passengers with longer luggage.

Jeep Compass – more vertical space but higher loading edge: - The higher opening and significantly greater depth create more vertical space and often more usable volume overall for tall or bulky items (suitcases, boxes, equipment). - The significantly higher loading edge (+6.7 in) makes lifting heavy loads more strenuous and increases the strain when lifting.

This is a disadvantage for frequent loading of heavy items. - The combined effect (higher opening + deeper loading floor) means: easier to accommodate tall items, but with greater effort required to overcome the loading edge.

Conclusion

For longer items with passengers, the BMW 3 Series Touring is the more practical choice. For more vertical storage space and storing tall or bulky cargo, the Jeep Compass is better suited, albeit at the cost of a significantly higher loading edge and thus more difficult lifting of heavy loads.