Trunk comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs Ford Focus

Key Differences (>10%)

The BMW 5 Series Touring offers a significantly longer loading area: with the rear seats folded down, its trunk is 13.8 in (+23%) longer, and with the front seats upright, it is 12.6 in (+42%) longer than the Ford Focus.

In contrast, the Ford Focus has a higher opening and more interior height: the height of the trunk opening is 3.9 in (+14%) greater and the depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) is 7.1 in (+1700%) greater than the BMW.

Impact on Usability

The longer loading area of the BMW makes it significantly more practical for long items (skis, slats, furniture parts) and for transport with folded seats — it accommodates longer loads better and offers a continuously usable cargo length.

The slightly greater width at the narrowest point and the larger opening width (each +6%) also support loading longer or wider items but are not major differentiators (≤10%).

The Ford Focus is better suited for tall or bulky cargo that requires more vertical space: the higher trunk opening (+14%) makes it easier to load tall boxes or equipment, and the significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor (+1700% or +7.1 in) creates more vertical interior space behind the loading edge (e.g., for tall containers or stacking).

However, this design can also mean that heavy items need to be placed slightly lower.

Briefly noted: the loading edge of the Focus is only slightly higher (+1.2 in / +5%), which can make lifting a bit more difficult but does not make a big difference.

Overall, those who transport long, flat loads or frequently fold down the rear seats will find the BMW 5 Series Touring the more practical solution; those who often need to accommodate tall or bulky cargo vertically will benefit more from the Ford Focus.