Trunk comparison: BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Tiguan Allspace
Key Statements and Main Differences
The BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more cargo length in the "all seats upright" condition than the VW Tiguan Allspace (+20.9 in / +113 %).
This makes the BMW clearly more practical in everyday use for longer luggage or bulky items with full occupancy – suitcases, skis, or long boxes can be more easily accommodated with the seats up.
The VW Tiguan Allspace has more cargo length when measured with the "first row upright" than the BMW (+4.7 in / +12 %). This means: when certain seat rows are folded down or specific seat configurations are used, the Tiguan gains usable length and is more flexible for longer items with partially folded seats.
The loading edge of the Tiguan Allspace is significantly higher above the road than that of the BMW (+6.7 in / +28 %).
Practically, this means: loading and unloading heavy items is more comfortable in the BMW because you have to lift less; loading tall loads in the Tiguan is more strenuous, but SUVs occasionally benefit from better ground clearance and visibility.
The width of the trunk opening is larger in the Tiguan (+5.5 in / +14 %), making it easier to fit wider items. For furniture pieces, wide boxes, or bulky sports equipment, the Tiguan offers a clear advantage here compared to the narrower opening dimension of the BMW.
Other, Smaller Differences and Consequences
When all seats are folded down, the Tiguan Allspace is slightly longer than the BMW (+5.9 in / 9 %), but this difference is below the 10% mark and only slightly noticeable in everyday use: both models then offer comparable flexibility for long cargo area usage.
The trunk opening height is the same for both; the depth (loading edge to ground) is only marginally larger in the BMW (+0.4 in), and the narrowest trunk width is +2 in larger in the Tiguan – both minor differences that rarely matter in normal use.
Conclusion
In short: For regular transport with full occupancy, the BMW 3 Series Touring is the more practical choice (significantly more cargo length with all seats upright).
For loading wider objects and for flexible seat configurations with more cargo length in certain combinations, the VW Tiguan Allspace is advantageous. Those who often load heavy items alone benefit from the lower loading edge of the BMW.