Trunk comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs Volvo V90

Summary

None of the measured features differ by more than 10%, so there are no values that need to be highlighted separately. The differences are overall small but noticeable in practice when it comes to loading comfort and handling bulky items.

Details and Impact on Usability

The Volvo V90 has a trunk that is 1.6 in (≈2%) longer with the seats fully folded down and 2 in (≈5%) longer with the first row of seats upright than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

This means: For very long items or when the seats are folded down, the V90 offers slightly more loading depth; in everyday use with seats up, the advantage is also small but present.

The trunk opening height and depth (loading edge to trunk floor) are the same for both models. Volumetrically and in terms of vertical loading height, they are therefore comparable.

The loading edge of the BMW is 2 in (≈8%) higher above the road than that of the Volvo. Practical consequence: When loading and unloading heavy or bulky loads, more lifting is required with the BMW, while the Volvo offers somewhat more ergonomic lifting and easier sliding of large, flat items into the trunk.

The narrowest interior width of the trunk is 0.8 in (≈2%) larger in the BMW, while the width of the trunk opening is 3.1 in (≈8%) larger in the Volvo.

In practice, this means: Very wide objects are easier to load through the Volvo’s opening; tight spots inside the cargo area itself give the BMW a slight advantage for somewhat wider but not too bulky items.

Conclusion: No clear dominance — those who frequently transport wide items or bulky furniture and value easy loading benefit slightly from the Volvo V90 (larger opening, lower loading edge).

Those who occasionally need a bit more interior width in the trunk or do not see the higher loading edge as a disadvantage will find the BMW 5 Series Touring to be an equally practical solution.