Trunk comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs Skoda Karoq

Key Differences

BMW 5 Series Touring offers a significantly longer loading length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is +13.4 in (22%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is even +13 in (43%) longer than the Škoda Karoq. These differences mainly affect the usable length for long items.

Škoda Karoq has a considerably higher trunk opening (+8.7 in / 31%) and a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor (+5.9 in / 1400%) than the BMW. This means more vertical space and a deeper cargo volume below the loading edge.

Impact on Usability

Due to the longer loading length, the BMW 5 Series Touring is better suited when long items need to be transported regularly (e.g., ladders, skis, long furniture parts, bulky work materials).

The longer cargo area remains usable even with occupied seats, making the BMW more flexible in everyday use for tradespeople, moves, or transports with passengers in the rear.

The Škoda Karoq is better suited for bulky, tall, or voluminous cargo that requires space in height or depth: stacks of boxes, tall plants, larger shopping loads, or camping gear can be stored more easily and space-efficiently thanks to the higher opening and deeper loading floor.

The deeper cargo floor can also create more interior volume but usually requires a bit more reach when loading deeply.

Smaller Differences (not highlighted)

The width at the narrowest point is slightly larger in the BMW (+2.4 in / 6%) and the width of the trunk opening is minimally wider in the BMW (+0.8 in / 2%).

The loading edge of the Škoda is slightly higher (+0.8 in / 3%). These differences have little impact on daily usability compared to the larger deviations mentioned above.