Trunk comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs Toyota Corolla Wagon

Key Differences

Two differences stand out clearly from the technical specifications: The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is +3.1 in (≈700%) larger in the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports than in the BMW 5 Series Touring, and the usable width at the narrowest point is +4.7 in (≈13%) larger in the BMW than in the Toyota.

All other mentioned dimensions (length with seats folded down +2%, length with front seats upright +7%, opening height +7%, loading edge height +3%, opening width +3%) are significantly smaller and thus less dominant for everyday use.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater depth of the Toyota means more space below the loading edge: the trunk volume in depth is noticeably larger, providing more room for flat-lying or low but bulky items (e.g., boxes, sports equipment, luggage).

However, this deeper loading floor can make loading and unloading especially heavy items more difficult because you have to reach further down. Overall, the Toyota is advantageous if you transport a lot of low-volume cargo or want to use the volume up to under the loading edge.

The greater narrowest width of the BMW makes it easier to store wide items (e.g., wide boxes, furniture parts, rolling suitcases side by side).

Together with the slightly greater length with the front seats upright and the slightly larger opening width, this makes the BMW better suited for bulky, wide cargo that needs to be loaded crosswise or flat.

The slightly higher loading edge of the BMW (small difference) can make lifting heavy loads in more difficult, but this is often offset by the better width.

In short: For deep, bulky, rather low cargo, the Toyota is more practical; for wide, bulky parts, the BMW is the better choice.