Trunk comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW T-Cross

Comparison of trunk dimensions for the BMW 5 Series Touring and VW T-Cross

Key Differences and Their Impact

The BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more loading length when loaded: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 17.7 in (31%) longer than in the VW T-Cross.

Practically, this means long items like skis, planks, or long furniture pieces can be accommodated much more easily and often completely in the 5 Series, while the T-Cross reaches its limits more quickly here.

Even with the first row of seats upright, the 5 Series is clearly larger: the usable cargo space is 16.9 in (65%) longer.

For everyday users, this means: with passengers in the front seats, the BMW transports significantly more luggage or shopping — making it better suited for family trips or longer journeys, while the T-Cross is considerably more limited in this situation.

Another clear feature in favor of the T-Cross is the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor): the VW is 6.3 in (1500%) "deeper." Practically, this results in more vertical space directly behind the loading edge, a kind of deeper cargo well.

This helps to accommodate bulky or tall items standing up and creates more cargo volume in the lower area. At the same time, the greater depth also means that heavier or bulky items must be lifted over a larger edge or lowered further — which can make loading and unloading less convenient, especially for heavy loads.

Other values are very similar: the height of the trunk opening is the same, the loading edge of the T-Cross is only slightly higher (+2 in / 8%), and the narrowest width as well as the width of the opening are slightly larger in the 5 Series (+2.8 in / 7% and +3.1 in / 8%, respectively).

These smaller differences affect practical use less strongly than the three points highlighted above.

Conclusion: For transporting long items and larger usable cargo volume with normal seating, the BMW 5 Series Touring is the more practical choice. The VW T-Cross offers more vertical storage space due to the deeper cargo well but tends to make handling heavy items less comfortable.