Trunk comparison: BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Caddy Wagon

Key Differences (highlighted: >10%)

The BMW 3 Series Touring offers a significantly longer cargo area with the seats folded down: +23.2 in (≈51%) more length than the VW Caddy Wagon.

In contrast, the VW Caddy Wagon has clear advantages in trunk opening and interior dimensions: the opening height is +16.5 in (≈58%) higher, the narrowest width of the cargo space is +7.1 in (≈19%) larger, and the width of the trunk opening is +5.1 in (≈13%) wider than the BMW.

The reported greater depth (loading edge → trunk floor) of the Caddy is only +0.4 in, but due to a very small reference value, it is indicated as +100% (absolutely minimal).

Implications for Usability

For long, flat, or bulky length loads (e.g., slats, long furniture parts, bicycles without front wheel), the BMW 3 Series Touring clearly has the advantage due to the significantly greater usable length with folded seats. The additional length reduces overhang or the need to completely remove seats.

The VW Caddy Wagon is better suited for bulky, tall, or wide cargo that needs to be transported upright: The significantly higher trunk opening (+16.5 in) and the greater width at the narrowest point as well as the wider opening (+7.1 in and +5.1 in) make loading large boxes, tall equipment, or bulky items easier and allow simpler access.

The one-centimeter greater floor depth is minimal in absolute terms, hardly affecting practical use, but explains along with height and width the better usability for voluminous cargo.

Additional practical aspects: The loading edge of the BMW is slightly higher (+1.2 in), making lifting heavy parts a bit more strenuous, while the VW offers minimally more interior cargo space with upright seating (+2.8 in, <10%).