Trunk comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs Seat Ibiza

Key Differences

The BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more cargo space lengthwise: with the seats folded down, its trunk is 19.3 in (35%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is even 16.1 in (60%) longer than the SEAT Ibiza.

The width of the BMW's trunk opening is also noticeably larger: 7.1 in (20%) more opening width than the Ibiza.

The SEAT Ibiza has two other advantages: the trunk opening is 4.7 in (17%) higher, and the distance from the loading edge to the trunk floor is significantly greater – 7.5 in (1800%) more than the BMW (lower trunk floor or larger step under the loading edge).

Implications for Usability

The longer interior dimensions and wider opening of the BMW make it more practical for long or wide items (skis, furniture parts, long boxes) as well as for easier loading of bulky cargo due to more clearance when inserting.

Those who frequently transport large, flat, or long loads clearly have the advantage in the BMW.

The higher opening height and greater depth in the Ibiza mean: the loading height is higher, and the opening itself allows easier passage of tall items at the door opening—practical when loading tall but not very deep items.

The greater depth (larger step from loading edge to floor) creates a recess in the trunk where smaller items can lie more securely but reduces the usable height above the floor directly behind the loading edge and can make loading bulky, flat items more difficult.

Smaller differences such as the Ibiza's loading edge being 1.2 in higher (about 5%) or the BMW's narrowest interior width being 3.1 in larger (about 8%) are less relevant in practice and only slightly affect everyday usability.